Loneliness has reached pandemic proportions among seniors in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of older individuals report feeling lonely. Sadly, loneliness correlates to poor health and even early...
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Estate Litigation
What will happen if I disinherit my spouse?
There is an assumption under the law that you will include all rightful heirs in your estate plan. However, you have the right to decide not to include anyone you want. When you do this, it is disinheriting the heir. While you have the ability to leave your spouse out...
Ways in which a poor executor can lead to court action
In estate planning, the executor of an estate plays a very important role. Most people trusted with this role discharge their duties in full accordance with the relevant legal principles. However, some executors take advantage of the situation or lack essential...
For seniors, isolation and undue influence can go together
For many different reasons, isolation has become a significant problem for senior citizens in the U.S. recently. In fact, according to reporting from Consumer Affairs, 43% of Americans over the age of 60 claim to be lonely. Not only is this number sad, but it also...
Who has the standing to contest a will?
When you set out to construct an estate plan, you do it with the intent that it will make things easier on your heirs after you die. Have you done enough to stop someone from coming in and challenging the will during probate? New Jersey law allows those with standing...
The basics of a will contest under New Jersey law
Most experienced attorneys urge their clients to create an estate plan, including a will and possibly a trust. An estate plan will help avoid the kind of family strife that might arise over the distribution of assets after the person has passed away. However, even an...
Executors may breach fiduciary duty when managing estate
An executor of an estate is essentially responsible for managing affairs relating to the estate. From filing tax returns to paying off debts, the executor must always make sure that he or she is acting in the best interests of the decedent and the estate....
After 15 years, dispute over James Brown estate resolved
Individuals in New Jersey take the time to develop an estate plan as a way to protect heirs, prevent or ease the probate process and pass their property to the beneficiaries named in their will or trust. However, an estate plan can be complex and multifaceted. Even if...
The definition of interested party in estate litigation
If you need to engage in estate litigation, you should have some legal standing in the case. In essence, this means you stand to gain or lose something in the court system. In the case of a will contestation, one of the most common instances of estate litigation, your...
Can I get more from my spouse’s estate if the will limits my inheritance?
Losing your spouse is traumatizing and often changes your whole life. Finding out after the death that your spouse did not adequately provide for you in his or her will can be devastating. Regardless of the reason behind the decision, you may wonder if it is possible...









