Ferry Joseph, P.A. was pleased to accept the Christopher W. White Distinguished Access to Justice Award for Leadership and Pro Bono Work. The award honors firms who serve the indigent and whose attorneys do pro bono work for Delawareans in need. For over 30 years, Ferry Joseph has been committed to serving our area in estate, trust, and guardianship matters.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many different ways. International travel is restricted, many businesses have shifted to remote work for their employees, and a majority of school aged children are learning through remote means such as Zoom. Similarly, many firms have shifted to remote legal work in order to meet the needs of aging adults and to ensure their ability to offer continuing legal services. However, the […]
Elder fraud is an increasing problem, especially for those with cognitive disabilities such as dementia. A recent study by the Rush University Alzheimer’s center further demonstrated this point in showing that seniors who fall victim to elder scams might be at a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities. The study’s findings suggest that there is correlation between low scam awareness and a higher likelihood of developing serious cognitive disabilities such […]
In the matter of Lawrence P. Gillen, Sr., 166 A.3d 942 (Del. 2017) This estate action originated in the Court of Chancery with the filing of a Petition to Probate Copy of Will on May 8, 2015. The decedent, Lawrence P. Gillen, Sr., passed away on March 12, 2015. His original Last Will and Testament could not be located, so the Petitioners/Appellees requested that a copy of his Will be […]
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Ferry Joseph, P.A. Prevails in Equitable Forfeiture Case
This estate action originated in the Court of Chancery with the filing of a Verified Petition for Review of Proof of Will and for Equitable Relief on July 16, 2019. The decedent, Tracy M. Ricks, Jr., passed away on December 20, 2018. A dispute arose regarding the distribution of the decedent’s estate. The Petitioner believed that the decedent passed away intestate. Respondent attempted to open an estate for the decedent […]