Who can notarize a will?

Under NJ law a will does not need to be notarized it must only be signed by the Testator and two witnesses. It is however common practice to have...

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My husband died suddenly and we refinanced a couple of years ago and I put the house in his name after I lost my job.

The important question which needs to be answered is what does the deed to the house say? If the deed is solely in your husbands name than the...

My child will be 18 shortly, how do I retain control over her medical needs?

There are a number of options depending on your daughter's mental capacity and whether she will be cooperative in such a proceeding or would be...

Execution of my Mom's Will (Asked previously was told the case was too detailed. Therefore, scaled it back to just 2 questions)

Typically a general instruction to pay debts does not require the estate to pay the mortgages on encumbered property. Additionally even if there...

What should I do if the executor and Trustee of my brothers will did not file any financials to surrogate court of Nassau County

Additionally, if you can document requesting this information and her refusal to provide same you may have grounds for her removal as...

My brother's estate trust fund does not say anything about keeping financials sealed and out of surragates court but>

To my knowledge there is no "blind" trust provision in New York so a beneficiary is always entitled to information about the management of the...

Can one spouse make a loan using pre-marital money (defined in a prenuptial) to the other spouse for use in starting a business?

While W can lend money to H it should be documented not only by a promissory note but by a post nup that specifically describes the treatment of...

2 wills. Second will not valid as per surrogate.

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My mother's last will and testament has been written and shared with sister and myself, she doesn't understand english that well

This is your mother's Will and should be written to express her wishes. If you have concerns with the contents address these concerns with you...

Prenuptial agreement question

You didn't post any questions but I am familiar with prenuptial agreements and may be able to assist. Very truly yours, Ed Smeltzer NOTE:...