Estate Planning
What Could Happen When a New Jersey Resident’s Will Is Lost
A caution on what could happen when a New Jersey resident’s Will is lost at the time of their death. When a loved one passes with a valid Will, their intentions for the disposition of their assets passing through their estate are usually clear. Issues arise with many Wills when the intentions are not clear […]
Read More....Burial Disputes Between Parents in New Jersey
How does NJ settle burial disputes between parents when a child passes away? Every parent’s worst nightmare is to have to bury their child. And a process like that, which seems like it could get no worse, actually can. In cases where parents dispute how to honor their deceased child, the endeavor becomes not only […]
Read More....The Probable Intent Doctrine in New Jersey
The doctrine of probable intent guides courts in construction of a will or trust. It is crucial to use clear, unambiguous language when creating your estate plan. The terms of your will or trust should provide specific instructions on how your estate will be administered. Without precise directions, the possibility of a contest or dispute […]
Read More....What is Per Stirpes and How Can You Use it in Your Will?
Per Stirpes is a simple method of adding contingent beneficiaries to your will. Deciding who will inherit your assets and estate after you pass away is an important, sometimes difficult, decision. It can be more complicated in cases of large estates or those with many beneficiaries. One way to simplify this process is to use […]
Read More....Proving Undue Influence In New Jersey
When administering the estate of someone who has passed, the priority should always be to honor their intentions and wishes. In most cases, this can be done by simply following the directions laid out in a decedent’s last Will and Testament. However, if a potential beneficiary or relative believes that the Will is invalid, matters […]
Read More....Wrongful Death Act In New Jersey
When someone passes due to a wrongful death in New Jersey, there are certain requirements if the family intends to file a wrongful death claim. The New Jersey statutes require a special appointment when there is going to be a wrongful death claim. There are numerous types of cases which could require an Administrator Ad […]
Read More....Issues With Partition Action In New Jersey
There are many ways to own property jointly in New Jersey, In some instances, if owners cannot agree to how to handle a property, a partition action may be the only option to resolve the dispute. When deciding to own property with another person or people, you should carefully consider what arrangement works best for […]
Read More....The Slayer Statute
It is generally understood that the slayer statute protects a persons belongings and funds when they are slain by a beneficiary of their estate. That passing may be the result of natural causes, a fatal car or work accident, or an illness. Sadly, there are cases where the death may be the result of malicious […]
Read More....8 Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
We see clients make the same mistakes in estate planning over and over. There is plenty of information out there about what to do when you’re working on your estate plan. From How-To guides to blog posts, there is a fountain of information to consume. However, what is less available, is warnings about what not […]
Read More....End-of-Life Decisions: What to Consider and Why it’s Important
While it can seem morbid, making end-of-life decisions is important to both your estate and your loved ones. There is a lot to consider, which can be overwhelming. For that reason, we have broken some of this information down for you. While not everything will be applicable to every situation, much of it will. Keep […]
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