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.
NJ Estate Law Blogs & Articles
Do You Have a Will? You Should.
Do You Have a Will? You Should. No one enjoys talking about death, but it is an inevitable fate everyone will eventually face. Having your... Continue reading→
Ancillary Probate: Are additional steps required to sell a decedent’s property located in another state?
Handling the loss of a loved one is already a difficult time, but there can be additional stress if you find yourself appointed as executor... Continue reading→
Tiger King Highlights Intriguing Estate Planning Issues
From a legal perspective, the hit documentary ‘Tiger King’ is intriguing due to the twisted legal, criminal and ethical issues raised throughout the show, among... Continue reading→
Yes, You May Have to Pay Taxes Even After Death
Estate planning can be tedious, but it is incredibly important. Without an appropriate plan in place, your heirs may not receive an appropriate distribution of... Continue reading→
Another Sibling Squabble in Estate Litigation
Be careful who you allow control over your money. It can come back to haunt you. In a recent case, the New Jersey Appellate Court... Continue reading→
Proving Undue Influence in New Jersey Estate Litigation
In a recent decision, the New Jersey Appellate Court made two separate findings regarding undue influence on an elderly mother (“decedent”), even though all of... Continue reading→
My Loved One Died Without a Will. What Now?
When a loved one dies, their Last Will and Testament (“Will”) governs the distribution of their estate. But what happens when a loved one dies... Continue reading→
Basic Guide for the Guardian of a Loved One’s Estate
In order to become a guardian of the estate, you must file an application with the Superior Court of NJ. A judge will determine whether... Continue reading→
Probate Checklist for New Jersey Estates
If you find yourself as the Executor or Administrator of an Estate in New Jersey, it can be an overwhelming task. Here is a couple... Continue reading→
Proving undue influence when a loved one makes a last-minute change to their will in NJ
In 2018, the New Jersey Appellate Division upheld a decision that a daughter, who inherited only 10% of her father’s residuary estate after his death,... Continue reading→
