Is it normal for an attorney to keep an original Will while they prepare a new one over the course of weeks?
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Answered on January 03, 2022
It depends! I always want to review previous wills, but a photocopy is more than sufficient. If it's easier for the client AND I am properly...
Is a life insurance settlement considered part of a deceased person's estate?
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Answered on December 02, 2021
Unless the beneficiary is the estate -- as opposed to a named individual -- life insurance proceeds will not be reachable by creditors. However,...
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My son died. His girlfriend refuses to give me his personal belongs. What can i do legally?
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Answered on November 10, 2021
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Assuming he had no children and no will then you (and his other parent, if living) will inherit his whole...
What is a reasonable and fair amount to pay accountant for handling an estate of approximately $1.2 million?
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Answered on November 05, 2021
Mr. Janay and Mr. Zelinger are spot on, but I have one more thought: you mention that you are the executor but that he is offering to assist with...
I work for a non-profit in NJ. They don't offer medical benefits to same sex married couples. Aren't thye required to?
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Answered on November 03, 2021
It sounds like your employer may be in violation of the Law Against Discrimination as you are being given reduced benefits based on your sexual...
Can an estranged father be denied an estate?
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Answered on November 01, 2021
It depends. I'm going to make two assumptions from what you wrote: that by "father" you mean your "step-brother's father;" and that your...
The executor of an estate tells a beneficiary to do something and changes his mind?
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Answered on October 26, 2021
There is a lot of "it depends" here. It sounds like the situation is that a trust is being created by the will in question, so the terms of both...
Hello I wanted to know can I take my fiancé x girlfriend to court so that our kids can meet she won’t let them see each other at
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Answered on October 26, 2021
Unfortunately, you won't be successful taking her to court. Only your fiancee could take her to court for visitation -- a sibling or the parent of...
Can NJ Medicaid (NJFamilycare) request to see savings account and 401k statements ? I am below 65 yo.
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Answered on October 07, 2021
Any Medicaid application is going to involve a very thorough look at your total financial situation. They will want detailed information about all...
Can my parents gift me their house while applying for MEdicaid?
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Answered on September 22, 2021
No, unfortunately they are not able to do that. New Jersey has a 5-year Medicaid look-back period. That means they look at any gifts and transfers...
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