What if I Can’t Find the Original Will? Part 2
In my post last week I began discussing the options to probate when an original will can’t be located. Probate in New Jersey tends to be relatively inexpensive in comparison to many other states because appearances before a judge aren’t normally necessary and a bond isn’t usually required unless you
A Do It Yourself Will Gone Bad – Part 1
I recent call I received from Mary illustrates the risks of do it yourself estate planning. In this case Mary and john, her husband prepared their wills using Quicken’s Willmaker software which can be purchased online for less than $100. It couldn’t be easier, right? Hiring an estate planning attorney could cost several hundred to a
Is it Still Possible to Probate a Will?
Last week, I heard the statistic reported that the number of Covid-19 related deaths has now exceeded the number of people who died in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War, of course, spanned 11 years while the current pandemic has been ongoing for a few months at this point. The compressed
What to do if a Bank Refuses to Honor Your Power of Attorney
2 years ago I wrote about bank and other financial institutions' resistance to powers of attorney (POAs). Since then we have seen an increase in frequency of these issues so it bears revisiting some of the common problems and solutions. When we draft POAs for clients we tell them to
What the 2020 Candidates are Saying About Social Security – Part 2
Last week I posted about the future of Social Security and what is being said in this 2020 election year. President Trump’s comments have been ambiguous as far as whether he would cut or protect Social Security, although his recent budget proposal includes cuts of $72 billion to the Social Security Disability program. This
What If I Can’t Find the Original Will? Part 2
In my blog last week I discussed a question I have heard often enough in my practice. “What if I can’t find the original will”, meaning “can we probate a copy”? I explained last week that in the normal case in New Jersey there is no need for a
New Medicaid and VA Figures for 2019
The cost of living adjustment for 2019 for many of the government programs that affect our clients’ lives has been announced so here they are. For 2019, the Social Security Administration announced that Social Security recipients will receive an increase of 2.8%, which is greater
Cybersecurity, a major challenges of world today
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Original Comments on the Latest Legal Developments
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Injustice Anywhere, Is A Threat To Justice Today
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