The Unknown (Half) Sibling
I have written in this blog previously about the outcome of estate distribution when the decedent (person who died) did not execute a will. New Jersey intestacy laws predetermine what happens to your assets and it may not be what you want. Mary called because her cousin, Sam had recently died. Mary had
Why a Will is So Important for Spouses in a 2nd Marriage (Part 1)
I have often heard people say that they don’t need a will. “My wishes are known by my family”, they’ll say. But a recent call to our office shows how wrong that can be. Mary’s husband John had passed away from a long illness. Although he had time to prepare a will he never
Unexpected Inheritance – Too Good to Be True? Part 2
In last week’s post I shared with you a letter my client, John Smith, received about an unexpected inheritance. There are several red flags that tell us it’s a scam. The letter contained the bank’s recognizable logo. It appeared to be “off”, although I was