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Revoke a Will in New Jersey

Revoke a Will in New Jersey

When you revoke a will you void the previous will, this mainly happens when the old will no longer serves...
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What are the Requirements for a Valid Will in New Jersey?

What are the Requirements for a Valid Will in New Jersey?

When drafting your Last Will and Testament, it is important to know what steps must be taken in order for...
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How to Address Your Funeral Arrangements as Part of Estate Planning in New Jersey

How to Address Your Funeral Arrangements as Part of Estate Planning in New Jersey

When addressing your funeral arrangements it can be easy to disregard certain elements of estate planning when you’re giving attention...
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Determining and Paying the Debts of an Estate in New Jersey

Determining and Paying the Debts of an Estate in New Jersey

Determining and paying the debts of the decedent and ensuring they are paid is one of the most important steps...
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Amending or Revising a Will in New Jersey – The Codicil

Amending or Revising a Will in New Jersey – The Codicil

Amending or Revising a Will and Testament can take a lot of time, money, and energy. Codicils are an alternative....
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The Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets in New Jersey

The Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets in New Jersey

You need to consider both probate assets and non-probate assets when you are making decisions about your estate planning and...
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Announcement: Thomas G. Heim, Esq. joins Ward, Shindle & Hall

Announcement: Thomas G. Heim, Esq. joins Ward, Shindle & Hall

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Marshaling the Assets of a New Jersey Estate

Marshaling the Assets of a New Jersey Estate

Marshaling the assets of the decedent's is one of the many important tasks an estate executor or administrator in New...
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What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will in New Jersey?

What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will in New Jersey?

When a loved one dies without a will and leaves behind property & other assets,  the probate process will be...
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Self-Proving a Will in New Jersey: What are They and What are the Benefits?

Self-Proving a Will in New Jersey: What are They and What are the Benefits?

Self-proving a Will is Among the many things to consider in the process of drafting a Will in New Jersey...
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Beware of the Possible Expense of a Surety Bond in Estate Planning

Beware of the Possible Expense of a Surety Bond in Estate Planning

Purchasing a surety bond is among many of the tasks that may need to be completed when administering an estate...
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When and How to Challenge a Will

When and How to Challenge a Will

There are various reasons for wanting to challenge a will in New Jersey. It is important to consider the required...
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Why a Power of Attorney Is an Important Step in Your Estate Planning You Should Not Ignore

Why a Power of Attorney Is an Important Step in Your Estate Planning You Should Not Ignore

There are many aspects of estate planning that may call your attention as you are considering who will manage your...
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When is a Guardianship in New Jersey Necessary?

When is a Guardianship in New Jersey Necessary?

Guardianship in New Jersey is a legal service Ward Shindle & Hall Attorneys excel at, guardianship over a loved one...
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Why You Should Always Remember to Read What You’re Signing

Why You Should Always Remember to Read What You’re Signing

“Always read what you’re signing”: it seems like common sense advice. However, when you are in a rush or a...
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Is the Promise of a Gift Enforceable?

Is the Promise of a Gift Enforceable?

The promise of a gift is a very tricky thing, in the recent New Jersey Appellate Division case of Filippelli...
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NJ Slip and Fall Victim Wins Appeal Against Supermarket

NJ Slip and Fall Victim Wins Appeal Against Supermarket

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and they can happen suddenly without warning, in a survey the general population,...
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NJ Tort Claims Notice Requirements Halt Another Plaintiff

NJ Tort Claims Notice Requirements Halt Another Plaintiff

In daily life, some rules are meant to be broken, and some are made to be strictly followed, if you...
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