Questions answered by Edward Joseph Smeltzer II

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Do County Clerks verify marraige applications?

Edward's answer | Answered on August 05, 2009

Don't start your new marriage off with a lie. Come clean to your finace, if your meant to be your prior marriage won't matter. Very truly...

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What is a Widow entitled to if not named benificary of the pension?

Edward's answer | Answered on August 04, 2009

Rights under a pension plan are very fact specific as you must consider the type of plan, the rules of the plan, federal law, the timing and manner...

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My husband passed away last year. I would like to sell our SUV's but the titles are in his name. What do I need to transfer?

Edward's answer | Answered on August 03, 2009

You will need to probate the Will in you local Surrogate's office. Assuming you are also named Executor the Surrogate's office will provide you...

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What happens if a beneficary via intestate dies before will is probated?

Edward's answer | Answered on August 03, 2009

NJ has a 120 hour rule for determining survival. If brother 2 survived brother 1 by at least 120 hours then his estate will be entitled to receive...

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Selling share of property to sibling after death of parent

Edward's answer | Answered on August 03, 2009

Since the deed was joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not tenants in common I believe there is some wiggle room for you to claim a basis...

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Estate Law

Edward's answer | Answered on August 03, 2009

I'm not sure I have a complete understanding of your facts but hopefully you will find some way to apply this to your situation. Typically if...

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Is there any way in which an attorney can find out what insurance polices, stocks or any assets, a deceased client has?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 31, 2009

An experienced estate attorney is something of an investigator and will know most of the tricks in trying to track down assets. However the...

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Can one define a particular usage of money in a will?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

Once the money is given to your niece your ability to direct her on how it should be spent is esentially gone. Your best alternative would be to...

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How do you go about writing or filing a will in NY state?

Edward's answer | Answered on July 27, 2009

Are you trying to write a last will for yourself or are you trying to file a last for for someone who is deceased? If you are trying to prepare...

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My father passed away.my only brother claimed his estate. He passed 2 years ago. i found out about this one week ago.

Edward's answer | Answered on July 27, 2009

You didn't provide enough facts to get a meaningful answer. Did your father have a Will? If so what did it provide? Is your brother still living...

Edward Joseph Smeltzer II's Answers (628)

Do County Clerks verify marraige applications?

What is a Widow entitled to if not named benificary of the pension?

My husband passed away last year. I would like to sell our SUV's but the titles are in his name. What do I need to transfer?

What happens if a beneficary via intestate dies before will is probated?

Selling share of property to sibling after death of parent

Estate Law

Is there any way in which an attorney can find out what insurance polices, stocks or any assets, a deceased client has?

Can one define a particular usage of money in a will?

How do you go about writing or filing a will in NY state?

My father passed away.my only brother claimed his estate. He passed 2 years ago. i found out about this one week ago.