A probate is the court proceeding wherein the deceased’s property is distributed according to the terms of his or her last will and testament, or according to law if there… CONTINUE
Verbal Bequests in New Jersey
Q: Do I have any rights to property such as a car that was promised to me upon someone’s death but wasn’t written into the will? The answer is no…. CONTINUE
What is a living will?
There was a well-known case in the late 1970s in New Jersey, in fact in Sussex County, involving a woman named Karen Ann Quinlan [In re Quinlan, 70 NJ 10… CONTINUE
What does the financial power of attorney do?
The financial power of attorney can be in two forms. First, it can be a general and durable power of attorney. What that means is that the power of attorney… CONTINUE
How do you revoke a durable financial power of attorney in New Jersey?
To revoke a durable financial power of attorney in New Jersey, you typically do one of two things, or both. You send a letter to your designated representative saying something… CONTINUE
What are the elements of a typical estate plan?
Each case is different but typically people come in if they don’t have a will and we have them complete a comprehensive fact sheet which lays out a summary of… CONTINUE
What Are the Dangers of Preparing My Own Will?
There are a number of websites that have a forms you can fill out to prepare your will. However, every state has its own requirements with respect to the execution… CONTINUE
Why Is a Will Important?
Merrill Lynch found in a recent study that nearly half of Americans over 55 don’t have a will. A will is important because it allows you to dictate and control… CONTINUE
