Estate Planning
The New Jersey Estate planning attorneys at WSH are committed to helping you create a plan that will ensure that your wishes are properly carried out.
Estate Trust & Administration
At WSH, we often work on behalf of families to act as the administrator of a deceased loved one's estate or trust.
Estate & Trust Litigation
Estate litigation in New Jersey is the legal process of resolving disputes that arise from the administration of a deceased person's estate.
Medicaid & Benefits Planning
We help your plan for your medical care and structure your assets to protect them from garnishment.
NJ Estate Law Blogs & Articles
When a Backyard Fence Becomes a Nine-Foot Zoning Problem
A recent New Jersey Appellate Division decision shows how an ordinary home improvement can become a costly zoning dispute. The case also offers practical lessons...Continue reading→
Can You Lose a New Jersey Will Contest and Still Recover Legal Fees?
A recent New Jersey appellate decision offers an important lesson for families involved in estate disputes: losing a will contest does not necessarily mean the...Continue reading→
When Is a Parent’s Will the Product of Undue Influence? A Recent New Jersey Decision Offers Guidance
Disputes over a parent’s will are rarely just about money. They often involve years of family tension, caregiving responsibilities, estrangement, and competing views about what...Continue reading→
Adverse Possession and Property Disputes in New Jersey
This article addresses adverse possession and property disputes in NJ. It is important to understand your rights when boundary lines are challenged by a neighbor....Continue reading→
Ordinary Negligence vs Medical Malpractice
When a physician’s actions cause harm, determining whether the claim is medical malpractice or ordinary negligence can significantly impact your legal rights. A recent New...Continue reading→
Billotti v. Springsteen: What NJ Estate Executors Should Know About Oral Promises
Understanding the Billotti v. Springsteen Case and Its Lessons for Estate Claims. If you’ve ever made a deal with a handshake and no paperwork, you...Continue reading→
You Can Keep Your Home and Still Qualify for Medicaid
If you or a loved one needs nursing home care in New Jersey, one of the biggest concerns is often: “Will I lose my home...Continue reading→
Medicaid’s Five-Year Lookback and Spend Down
If you or a loved one is facing the prospect of long-term nursing home care, understanding Medicaid’s financial rules can feel overwhelming. Two concepts that...Continue reading→
Understanding Medicaid’s Modern Half-Loaf Strategy
When someone you love needs nursing home care, one of the most painful questions that families face is: “Will we lose everything to pay for...Continue reading→
Your Right to Appeal a Medicaid Denial
Receiving a denial letter from Medicaid can feel overwhelming—especially when you or a loved one needs nursing home care or other long-term services. But a...Continue reading→
