As my esteemed colleague Mr. Fromm notes, a caveat is not something you should do on your own. The burden of proof that the Will should not be...

New Jersey Surrogates Question

In NJ there is a little known misdemeanor (criminal) statute that I have never seen enforced, but it mandates IF a person is in possession of a...

Is often true: That the same lawyer who did the deed and/or POA , the client will use the same lawyer to draft their will?

My colleagues are all correct as it is part of estate planning, but unless a house was purchased prior to the estate planning process, it is...

I am getting ready to go to court to modify my custody papers and seeking child support for the first time, do I need a lawyer?

If you cannot afford an attorney, there are three poential sources for representation, but doing it yourself, as noted by my colleague, is foolish....

"Is there any chance that the executrix of a will could have filled an old will to benefit them with the surrogate court?

Yes, the person with a Will can file it even though it is not the most recent and has been revoked by a subsequent Will. Unfortunately it happens....

Is it uncommon for a person to make their lawyer or a lawyer the executor of their will?

Contrary what Mr. Johnson, not a NJ lawyer has indicated, an attorney in NJ may serve as executor of a client's Will, but then the attorney should...

Client/Supplier IT Services Agreement

I have found that ALL IT type contracts, be it installation of a network, computers, or writing a program, fall apart when there is no clear...

What is considered perjury?

Perjury, as noted by my colleague, is making a false statement under oat; usually as a witness or defendant. Telling several different versions of...

Looking for a good lawyer on fraud and legal malpractice

You are entitled to sue your lawyer for the funds due you, but he is entitled to earn a fee pursuant to the terms of your retainer agreement with...

My Uncle had left our Dad 50% of the residuary & we are under that gift too to recieve his half if he didnt survive

Most states require some form of notice be given upon the probate of a will to all interested parties, including residuary beneficiaries. Some,...