During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were asked to quarantine for months together. Quarantine tested marriages and some people I spoke to jokingly stated they contemplated killing their spouse. Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but very state has a statute in place to prevent killers from inheriting from their victims. These statutes are more …
There is an understanding in this world that some marriages are happy and some are unhappy. Those that are happy normally do not attempt to exclude a spouse from a Will. However, in unhappy marriages or where people want their children to inherit everything, spouses attempt to write out their partner from the Will. This …
Who would have thought years ago technology would take over society and be a constant in our lives every single minute of the day? Since the mid-1990s, society has grown more dependent on technology and computers. However, this reliance on technology has not come without some issues regarding estate planning and estate administration. Before computers, …
The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted everyone’s life in some way, shape, or form. A sector of business that has been placed on the proverbially “backburner” by New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, has been the New Jersey Craft Beverage Producers. Since 2012, New Jersey has seen a renaissance in the amount of craft beverage producers …
A question that always arises during estate administration consultations is “What is this probate process I keep reading about?” Probate is defined as the legal process that happens after a person dies, regardless of whether the person died with or without a valid will. The probate system serves three purposes: 1) it ensures that a …
What is Probate? Informal and Formal Probate Explained Read More »
There are many terms that attorneys and the law use to name or describe the individual that is in charge of managing a decedent’s estate. The most common term used is “executor;” however, you will also hear the terms “personal representative” or “administrator.” These terms are interchangeable and provide the same duties to the individual …
What is an Executor? What are the Duties and Responsibilities? Read More »
A question that I receive more times than I can count from clients is “What is a Living Will and why do I need one?” Black’s Law Dictionary defines a Living Will as: “a legal document effective while its testator lives. This covers death if imminent due to a medical condition or an accident. Medical …
During a client’s initial consultation, the client will always ask “Do I really need an estate plan? My children and/or spouse is just going to get everything anyway.” This question leads to an interesting discussion and the answer is one that many people are never ready to hear. Yes, if you do not have an …
State Involvement When You Do Not Have An Estate Plan Read More »
As most New Jersey Craft Beverage licensees are aware, Governor Murphy is allowing establishments to open on June 15, 2020. It seems there is one question on licensees’ minds right now “What should I do if I am presented with an expired driver’s license?” Normally, the answer to this question would be “No. It is …
Expired Driver’s Licenses and Accepting Them for Age Verification Read More »
I use to think that a pandemic was just something I learned about while in high school during my United States History II class and could never happen during my lifetime; but in 2020, that foolish assumption was proven incorrect. No matter what you decide to call this disease, COVID-19 is here and it does …
