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Last Wills and Testament

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Last Wills and Testament

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Don’t Confuse Testamentary Intent with Testamentary Capacity When Analyzing a Last Will & Testament

HNW May 26, 2022 Estate Administration and Probate, Last Wills and Testament

When contesting a Last Will, the testamentary capacity of its maker is often disputed. NJ law makes clear the differences between testamentary capacity and …

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A Sad Story of an Estate Plan Screwed Up Because of a Homemade (Internet Store) Will

HNW May 5, 2022 Estate Planning, Last Wills and Testament

A recent inquiry to my office illustrates the risks of a “do it yourself” last will.  Here, the person used a common will software …

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Estate PlanningLast Wills and Testament

If You’re Age 17, Sign a Will and Live in Georgia, Will it Be Recognized in New Jersey

HNW March 21, 2022 Last Wills and Testament

A person age 17 and older can sign a Last Will in Georgia, but in New Jersey, you have to be at least 18.  …

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A Will Should Not Include a Personal Property Clause

HNW June 2, 2020 Elder Law, Estate Planning

Personal property items should be discussed in your Last Will. Do not itemize personal property in your Will, but rather create a list of …

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Estate PlanningLast Wills and Testament

If the Federal Estate Tax Exemption is Reduced in the Future, Will Your Estate Be Penalized?

HNW May 28, 2020 Elder Law, Estate Planning

Today the Federal Estate death tax exemption is very high. Only the very wealthy are subject to federal death taxes. The law may change …

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The Case of a Handwritten Note Being Admitted to Probate as a Holographic Will

HNW November 29, 2019 Elder Law, Estate Administration and Probate

A Recent NJ Case Discusses When a Handwritten Note Can Be Probated as a Last Will Sometimes a handwritten letter or document can be …

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Estate Administration and ProbateLast Wills and TestamentProbate

Disputes Regarding the Validity and Interpretation of Wills and Trusts

HNW January 15, 2019 Elder Law, Estate Administration and Probate

Procedural Issues; Standing to Contest a Last Will or an Estate A party contesting a will must have standing to challenge the will. Generally, …

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Estate Administration and ProbateLast Wills and TestamentProbateTrust Law and Litigation

Level of Capacity With Respect to Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney Under NJ Law

HNW November 12, 2018 Elder Care Law, Elder Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Elder Law Attorney Legal Capacity is required for the legal execution of a will and/or a testamentary …

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Elder Care LawLast Wills and Testament

Gifts, Wills, and Guardians: A Case Study (Part 3 of a 3-Part Post)

HNW October 19, 2018 Elder Law, Guardianship Law, Will Contest and Probate Litigation

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Attorney So far, in my last two blog entries, I have discussed the fight over …

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Guardianship LawLast Wills and TestamentWill Contest and Probate Litigation

Gifts, Wills, and Guardians: A Case Study (Part 2 of a 3-Part Post)

HNW October 15, 2018 Elder Law, Guardianship Law, Will Contest and Probate Litigation

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Attorney In my last blog, I started talking about the case of In re Cohen, …

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Guardianship LawLast Wills and TestamentWill Contest and Probate Litigation

What to Do When a Duel Resident of New Jersey and Citizen of Greece Dies with Two Wills?

HNW August 26, 2015 Elder Law, Estate Administration and Probate

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a Freehold, NJ Estate Administration and Probate Attorney Recently, we applied to the County Surrogate to …

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Estate Administration and ProbateLast Wills and TestamentProbate

What Happened to Mom’s Diamond Earrings

HNW February 13, 2015 Elder Law, Estate Administration and Probate

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a Freehold, NJ Wills Attorney I have drafted many hundreds if not thousands of Last Wills …

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Estate Administration and ProbateLast Wills and Testament

NEW HEALTHCARE LAW WILL EXPAND HOSPICE OPTION

HNW June 22, 2012 Elder Law, Hospice Care Planning

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Hospice Lawyer About this time last year, voters and politicians were discussing legislation that would establish …

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Hospice Care PlanningLast Wills and Testament

NEW JERSEY LAW NOW HOLDS EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES POTENTIALLY LIABLE FOR DAMAGES

HNW December 13, 2011 Elder Law, Estate Administration and Probate

Punitive Damages Okayed in Probate Dispute Case: By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Probate Dispute Attorney Our New Jersey Supreme Court has …

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Picking the Right Executor as Your Estate Fiduciary Under Your Last Will and Testament? Beware: A Wrong Decision Does Matter

HNW October 21, 2011 Estate Administration and Probate, Will Contest and Probate Litigation

When creating your last will and testament as part of estate planning, an important decision you will have to make is who to name …

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The Story of a Real Life Disaster Caused by an Inadequately Written Last Will and Testament – Learn from This Mistake

HNW October 7, 2011 Elder Law, Will Contest and Probate Litigation

Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Wills Attorney Several years past, a husband died leaving a last will and testament with assets, one of …

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Last Wills and TestamentWill Contest and Probate Litigation

New Jersey Court holds Executors and Trustees potentially liable for damages

HNW August 8, 2008 Elder Law, Estate Administration and Probate

Punitive Damages Okayed in Probate Case: The New Jersey Supreme Court on July 22, 2008 considered the circumstances in which it is appropriate to …

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