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A Properly Executed Will: Lessons from Aretha Franklin’s Estate Battle
Aretha Franklin’s estate battle teaches us lessons about a properly executed will. The recent jury verdict in the case of Aretha Franklin’s estate has shed light on the significance of having a properly executed will and the consequences of failing to do so. The legal issue surrounding her handwritten documents found in her couch after her death is a valuable lesson about the importance of a properly executed will.
Aretha Franklin, a global music star known for her iconic hits, passed away in 2018 at 76 without leaving behind...
Read More....New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
Getting New Jersey Workers’ Compensation from losing a family member to a work-related accident is something we hope we never have to encounter. In the event that a family member, particularly a spouse or parent, dies in New Jersey due to a work-related accident or illness, there are benefits available for the the deceased’s dependents.
What are Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits?Death benefits exist as monetary compensation to dependents of those who have passed away due to a work-related accident or illness. They function...
Read More....The Mode of Operation Standard In New Jersey
Businesses want to follow the mode of operation standard in New Jersey because if someone injures themselves that business will be held accountable if proper precautions aren’t in place. For businesses and customers injuries typically want to be avoided by all parties involved. However, when injuries do occur on business property, the workplace must be evaluated for the risks it may have posed to the injured party. Sometimes, this incident is purely an accident that couldn’t have been avoided. Other times, the business neglected...
Read More....Deeds & Undue Influence In New Jersey
Undue influence in New Jersey can become a problem when transferring property according to a Last Will and Testament, as deed is required to initiate that transfer. This legal document must be signed by all involved parties and will have the specifics of the property included. However, this can become complicated if the issue of undue influence is argued during or after the deed is signed. Keep reading to learn how deeds operate in estate planning, and how claims of undue influence can get in the way.
What is a Deed? How Does it Operate in... Read More....Property Survey and New Jersey Real Estate Transactions
Do you need a property survey when purchasing property in New Jersey? It it is important to know what property and land you are going to own to the fullest extent possible. One of the ways to do this is to hire a professional to perform a survey of the property. There are several different types of surveys you can conduct, each providing different information.
What is a Property Survey?A property survey is when a qualified professional measures and prepares a report of a property’s land, borders, structures, and other elements. A property...
Read More....Intestacy in NJ
Did you know that if someone dies without a valid will, the law of intestacy in NJ governs who inherits the estate? A New Jersey Court recently decided a case involving an interesting set of facts in intestacy. In the case, Douglas Castellano (“Douglas”) died without a valid will, resulting in a dispute between his siblings and his biological son, Gregory Allen Bock, Jr. (“Gregory, Jr.”)
Gregory, Jr.’s mother, Elisa married Gregory Allen Bock, Sr. (“Gregory, Sr.”) two months after she ended a two-year relationship with Douglas Castellano. ...
Read More....New Jersey Guardianship Application Process – General Overview
Filling out a guardianship application process in New Jersey may become necessary once a loved one becomes unable to care for themselves or manage their own affairs due to illness or advanced age. These situations show the importance of proper estate planning, including the need for a power of attorney. The reason for this is that once a person becomes mentally incapacitated, they can no longer execute a power of attorney. However, New Jersey law provides the ability for an individual to become the legal guardian of an incapacitated ...
Read More....Changing Circumstances And Estate Planning
Estate planning is an ongoing process that often requires changes. It is likely that you’ll have to make changes and adjustments to your Will several times to reflect changes in your life.
It is impossible to predict all of life’s events, and sometimes these unpredictable events can impact what you have stated in your Will.
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How Can You Prepare for Changing Circumstances?
It’s difficult to have a plan for every possible circumstance, particularly for those years into the future. However, the ...
Read More....Basics of Real Estate Transactions in New Jersey
When it comes to the basics of real estate transactions in New Jersey, it can seem complicated and overwhelming if you are not familiar with the legal jargon and real estate-industry-related concepts. However, it is all relatively simple if you break it down. There are several types of real estate transactions to consider, and different approaches for each of them.
What is a Real Estate Transaction?
To start, it helps to know what qualifies as a real estate transaction, or what a real estate transaction can be defined as. A real estate ...
Read More....When to Challenge a Will for Fraud, Undue Influence, or Insane Delusion
If loved ones are manipulating a loved ones will after their demise you may be asking yourself the question of when to challenge a will for fraud. After a Will goes through probate, sometimes beneficiaries or other interested persons decide that they are dissatisfied or have reason to be suspicious of the Will's devises and beneficiaries. In this case, it is possible for them to still present their case--though, since the Will has already been probated, the time to file a caveat is over. Instead, the person may challenge a will for fraud....
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