The best way to handle this situation is to name a trust or trusts for the beneficiaries as the beneficiary of the 401(k). If this sort of...

Non relative custody and emancipated minor's custody of a child

My primary area of practice does not involve child custoday issues. A quick review of some of the applicable statutes did not provide a ready...

The Executor's duty is to execute the terms of the Will as written. Any deviation from that could expose the Executor to liability to whomever is...

The cost depends on how comprehensive an agreement you want created. If you are just looking for someone to form the business and draw up a basic...

What do I do if I didn't have knowledge that our joint taxes and his buisness taxes were not filed for 5 years

You need to speak to tax counsel as soon as possible. As pointed out in the prior post your option will depend on a number of facts not contained...

Widow's right to use husband's entire estate during her lifetime.

I agree with the prior post in that there is not enough information on which to base an answer. When dealing with the meaning of a document the...

Can I be an appointed executor re: some share holdings my deceased husband held with Canada Life ?

The proper initial venue for beginning a probate action for your husand's estate is determined by his residence (not his citizenship) at the time...

Can a child's trust be extended?

Depending on the reasons for wanting the extension you coud have some viable options if the child/beneficiary is in agreement. The Trustee should...

How long do you have to wait to receive estate money in nj

The typical NJ estate takes between 9 and 24 months to administer. It would be unusual for any distributions to be made within the first nine...

Generally how long does it take for the probate to be completed?

It depends on what you mean by probate. If we limit the meaning of probate to the submitting of the Will to the Surrogate and the appointment of...