My Gran Mother passed Nov.6, My Mother passed Nov.18. My Gran Mother had an life insurance policy on my Mother that should have

The insurance is likely the property of your mother's estate. The check should not have been issued to your sister alone. When your grandmother...

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Revoking of Power of Atty

Both of the previous answers are right. However, if there is any concern about potential abuse from the soon to be dispatched agent, I have the...

Question re NJ inheritance tax

Both of the answers are good, but there is an important clarification which needs to be made. There are two separate death taxes in New Jersey. ...

There is an old saying in life which is true here. You get what you pay for. The cost of a will for your grandmother would certainly have been...

When does my responsibility as guardian end for my grand-daughter who has recently turned 18?

As Martin indicated you have no responsibility. Moreover, guardianship ends upon an individual attaining 18 years of age. She is emancipated.

If an estate beneficiary feels abused by administrator,can bene be protected by giving ss#2 bene'slawyer at distribution(4irs)

Steve's answer is correct. In New Jersey, the administrator has an affirmative obligation to obtain a beneficiary's social security number for two...

If an estate beneficiary feels abused by administrator,can bene be protected by giving ss#2 bene'slawyer at distribution(4irs)

Steve's answer is correct. In New Jersey, the administrator has an affirmative obligation to obtain a beneficiary's social security number for two...

Power of attorney abuse in NJ

Since you have an attorney, I will tread lightly. However, I will note there is a difference between getting a judgment and collecting on it. An...

Special needs trusts

As the other attorneys mentioned, the trust is irrevocable. However, a trust can be terminated or reformed with a court order. There is no...

Minor listed a beneficiary of estate

Martin's answer is accurate. However, there is another alternative. The first wife can file an enfocement action in which she requests that the...