The end of a person's life has been speculated about endlessly in books and songs. Less poetic, perhaps, but necessary after a loved one's life has ended is a familiarity with estate administration. What is estate administration, you might wonder. It is at its...
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New Jersey probate process can get complicated
When a loved one passes away, there is grief and loss to try to grapple with and accept. But like so many times in life when we least want to be bothered with legalities, paperwork and details, the time of mourning also includes those intrusions. The probate procedure...
Digital assets, access should be considered in estate planning
After someone passes away, an estate administrator will generally need to take care of settling a person's estate. This can be a very difficult and complex process, especially if the deceased has not left an estate plan with instructions on what he or she wants....
How to avoid disputes over heirlooms in an estate plan
When people are developing an estate plan in New Jersey, they typically put a lot of focus on how their money, properties and other significant assets are distributed. Because of their financial value, many people assume that these are the things that loved ones will...
New Jersey probate: Spouses don’t always get everything
When it comes to the distribution of assets after a spouse's death, things can get complicated. The surviving spouse doesn't always get everything in a probate. Who gets what in a probate depends on several things, the least of which is whether or not the deceased...
New Jersey probate not as dreadful as it is made out to be
Having an estate plan is absolutely essential for anyone in New Jersey that wants to make sure that his or her assets are distributed to the people and in the manner that he or she wants. One of the selling points for estate planning is the goal of keeping a family...
Distribution of assets can go awry even with a New Jersey will
Many people in New Jersey are under the impression that when they change their will, their assets will go to whoever is designated in the will. However, there are many assets that aren't governed by the will. If the beneficiaries of those assets aren't changed as...
Did woman forge a will to sway distribution of assets to her?
While many people may find the idea of planning for their untimely demise off putting, pre-planning can be very beneficial. Creating wills can better ensure that a person's wishes are carried out after their death, especially when it comes to the distribution of...


