An executor is under a duty to settle the estate expeditiously under the circumstances. Any interest party, such as an estate beneficiary, can...

Hello. I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. New Jersey has a harmless error statute whereby applicants may seek to have a writing that...

Yes, POD accounts and policies with beneficiaries designations are considered "non-probate" assets. They generally pass to the designated...

You may want to consider hiring a trusts/estates attorney to assist you with this matter. You need to understand what your mother's will provides....

There is a procedure for an administrator to request for his/her voluntary discharge after having already been appointed. Prior to 2017, this type...

A photocopy should be sufficient for most transactions. It's possible that a bank could also ask the trustee to certify that the trust is still in...

Which state should I seek an Elder Law atty? How do we begin Medicaid Planning process? How to move assets/property to my name?

You should begin by consulting with an attorney in Florida who specializes in elder law and Medicaid planning. This should most likely be an...

Although there is an inheritance tax in New Jersey, children are considered "Class A" beneficiaries. The inheritance tax rate on transfers to...

Can I (father) file for probate for my deceased daughter who only had some bank accounts and a car, single with no children?

I am very sorry for your loss. Since your daughter had an account in her individual name, you will need to apply for administration (assuming she...