Will a one time capital gain hurt my ssd income

It could destroy SSI if that's what you have. If SSDI should have no effect.

What happens to a person's will if the executor named is a divorced spouce?

per NJ law the divorce essentially "killed" the ex named in the documents as a fiduciary or beneficiary. there are ways to have resuscitated that...

Is it legal to provide a will 4 yrs after person dies and assets were taken by surviving spouse as if deceased died intestate

There may be recourse, I'd consult with a qualified lawyer right away.

this is a common type of question on the certified elder law attorney exam - to contrast a power of attorney and a guardianship. briefly, a power...

Trust or no trust!

Each state has its nuances as to what it is best for. You can create a trust to be a receptacle of what your father is leaving you, but it must...

Is there something I can do to avoid NJ estate tax

Hire a qualified attorney. You're not likely to get specific legal advice dealing with significant issues here gratis - the lawyer faces potential...

What percentage in my will do I leave to my adult son of a previous marriage?

as the Philadelphia attorney stated, you are not required to leave your son anything. your wife, on the other hand, is entitled to a MINIMUM of...

Does an heir have rights in NJ?

We don't have all the facts from your scenario, but if your husband is treated differently as other beneficiaries in the same position he has...

In his will, my husband left me his share of a house he owns with his sister. I just learned he sold his interest to her for $1.

I answered your other posting of this question where I referenced the elective share. I want to add this as a "p.s." - you may have other grounds...

In his will my husband left me his share of a house he owned with his sister. I just learned he sold his interest to her for $1.

As the surviving spouse you are able to "elect" against his "augmented estate" - generally it's about 1/3 of what he had during the marriage. ...