When someone owes unpaid child support in New Jersey, a future settlement, judgment, inheritance, or other lump-sum payment may not reach that person. A recent New Jersey Appellate Division decision […]
Read the full post When estate planners use a no-contest clause, they want to reduce the odds of a family fight after death. Lawyers also call these provisions in terrorem clauses. The clause threatens […]
Read the full post Joint revocable trusts can simplify estate planning for married couples in New Jersey, but they do not always offer the best fit. A couple should consider asset ownership, family relationships, […]
Read the full post Executor Mistakes often start with delays, poor communication, or sloppy record-keeping, but in New Jersey, they can quickly escalate into expensive estate litigation. An executor has real legal duties. The […]
Read the full post Why “Close Enough” Never Works When Revoking a Joint Trust A New Jersey appellate court just reminded every estate planner that revoking a joint trust requires more than good intentions […]
Read the full post Testamentary Capacity is often the first issue families raise when they believe a will does not reflect a loved one’s true wishes. Under New Jersey law, any individual who is […]
Read the full post Arbitration clauses in wills took a major hit in New Jersey when the Appellate Division decided In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel P. Hekemian. In this published April […]
Read the full post Inheritance Disputes often begin long before anyone files a court case, because grief, old family roles, and unmet expectations can turn a parent’s estate into a battleground. When siblings fight […]
Read the full post A charitable foundation can turn grief into a lasting public good, but it works best when you choose the right legal structure before you file a single document. Families often […]
Read the full post Estate planning gets more complex when you don’t hold U.S. citizenship. Resident aliens (green card holders), visa holders living in the U.S., and nonresidents who own U.S. property all face […]
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