Are you traveling abroad this summer and leaving your minor children in the care of family or friends? As of November 2021, New Jersey amended the Standby Guardianship Law. This change allows for caregivers—parents, custodians or guardians—to temporarily appoint another adult to exercise powers regarding the health, support, education, and maintenance of their children.[1] […]
A common reason for a Will to be contested is when there is evidence of “undue influence.” Undue influence is another way of saying that someone in your loved one’s life took such advantage of their position of trust that your loved one’s judgment and desires became substituted or impaired. One of the most frequent […]
Estate planning is important to ensure that your final wishes are followed and that your family and finances are in the best hands possible following your death. Powers of Attorney and Medical Directives are needed if you can no longer make decisions for yourself. Our experienced estate planning attorneys can offer tailored guidance for your […]
While difficult and even unsettling to think about, planning for the end of life is necessary to ensure that your wishes are carried out, your property is divided as you see fit, and that your family is left with as little burden, uncertainty and stress as possible. Failing to Update Your Will Estate planning requires […]
Fighting for what’s right following the death of a loved one may mean contesting or defending a written will. Sometimes surviving family members have legal grounds to dispute wills. Other conflicts arise over the intended meaning of certain clauses in the will. Some of the most common reasons for contesting a will include: #1 – […]
“Probate” is the court process by which someone’s property gets passed to their heirs after his or her demise. Usually, that property passes through the hands of an estate representative, called an “executor” or an “administrator.” However, not all of someone’s property passes through the probate process. Only the property that is solely owned by […]
Regardless of whether someone dies with a will or without one, someone will need to take on the job of collection and the distributing of the recently deceased person’s property. The law often refers to the deceased person as the “decedent”. If the decedent left a will, it should designate who will be the charge. […]