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Derrick A. Scenna
Of Counsel
Mr. Scenna devotes his practice to trust and estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. He counsels clients on planning for issues of wealth transfer, estate and gift taxation, and business succession strategies. Mr. Scenna prepares wills, trust agreements and other documents affecting asset transfer and valuation.
In the area of estate and trust administration, Mr. Scenna represents clients in the probate process, prepares federal and state estate tax filings, and liquidation and transfer of assets. He serves in a fiduciary role as the trustee and executor for clients seeking an effective and efficient alternative to the appointment of family members or institutions. Mr. Scenna is experienced in estate and chancery litigation, and has appeared before the appellate courts and successfully litigated an issue of first review involving New Jersey's spousal elective share. Related areas of practice include guardianships, conservatorships and retirement asset planning.
Professional Activities
Member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
Member of the Monmouth County Bar Association, Taxation and Elder Law Committees
Member of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Central New Jersey Board of Directors, United Way
Seminars/Presentations
"Continuing Your Business While Preparing an Exit Strategy," sponsored by The Presidents' Forum, May 2003
Other Professional and Personal Information
Mr. Scenna has lectured and served as a panelist at seminars and symposiums on estate planning for local banks, financial institutions, hospitals and professional associations.
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