Is a Handwritten Will Valid in New Jersey?
A handwritten will, also known as a “holographic will,” may be valid if certain requirements are met. In fact, it [...]
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01, 2018
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11, 2017
Use Your Will to Dictate How to Pay Your Debts
The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can [...]
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10, 2017
At What Point Do I Need a Will?
If you’re over the age of 18 and are thinking about the right time to create a will, chances are [...]
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09, 2017
DIY Will Pitfalls
You’ve undoubtedly heard that it’s important for all adults to have a will or other legal plan for passing assets [...]
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08, 2017
Estate Planning: Why Me, Why Now, and Is a Will Enough?
You have worked hard for years, have family members and friends you care about, and have approached a time in [...]
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07, 2017
Do you really need a will?
You May Not Think You Need a Will, But You Really Do. Most Americans do not have a simple will [...]
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06, 2017
Avoid Multi-State Probate Pitfalls with a Comprehensive Estate Plan
Traveling between New York and New Jersey is a routine matter for many local residents. It’s even common to live [...]
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05, 2017
Will v. Living Trust: What’s the Difference?
People often ask whether a will or a living trust is “better.” The answer is that there is no one-size-fits-all [...]
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10, 2016
3 Celebrity Probate Disasters and Tragic Lessons
With extreme wealth accumulated, one would assume that celebrities would take steps to protect their estates. But think again: Some [...]
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08, 2016
Do You Need to Avoid Probate?
Probate is the legal process of presenting your Will to the Court after your death to authenticate it, and appoint [...]