Articles Posted in Probate

On average, every person that passes away leaves behind at least five family members or friends to mourn and grieve their loss. Often, these family members and friends are left to handle the complicated legal process for handling the decedent’s estate administration—a process known as probate. Nobody wants the added stress of dealing with probate…

As a New Jersey estate planning attorney, I often receive questions about what happens to property when someone dies. It is important to understand the various ways your assets can be transferred, as this knowledge empowers you to make better decisions for your estate plan—as I often tell my clients, knowledge is power. In this…

A loved one passing away is bound to be a stressful time. If your loved one passed away without a will, known as dying “intestate,” this can add confusion to your grief. Your loved one probably had assets and property, but there is no legal document identifying their wishes for distributing their estate. So, what…