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New Jersey Law Journal

Special Section: Trusts & Estates and Wealth Management

In this special section, read about claiming elective share, estate planning for same-sex couples, and more.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Navigating the Section 645 Election

While there is the obvious advantage of filing just one fiduciary tax return between the two entities, there are numerous other advantages of making a §645 election.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Rest in Peace: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Disposition of Remains Disputes

This article explores various court opinions that addressed the disposition of remains where there was a disagreement between two next-of-kin of equal statutory standing, and what trusts and estates attorneys can learn from them to resolve future disputes of this nature.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Respect for Marriage Act Renews Estate Planning Opportunities for Same-Sex Couples

This article explains how the Respect for Marriage Act impacts married same-sex couples in their estate planning, while identifying opportunities for families and advisors to better plan, prepare, and protect for probate, incapacity, and taxes.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Elective Share in the Garden State: Waive It or Embrace It?

If no assets are bequeathed to the surviving spouse in a last will and testament, then the surviving spouse may bring a claim for elective share in the Superior Court within six months after the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate.
13 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Too Many Apps And Not Enough Staff: Legal Tech Vendors See Business Opportunities In 'Underserved' Midsize Firm Market

Managing too many software programs ranked high among sources of stress for midsize firm employees and staff, according to a recent survey.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Can Decanting Change the Vintage of Irrevocable Trusts?

A discussion of how New York allows the revoking of an irrevocable trust.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Right of Sepulcher: Some Recent Litigated Matters

There are few cases regarding proceedings brought against funeral directors for failure to properly dispose of one's remains. Where one dies intestate with no immediate family available or willing to provide for burial, then the public administrator or the county treasurer or fiscal officer may have the responsibility of providing the necessary services for the disposal of the decedent's remains.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Estate Planning for the Migratory Client: Some Details to Consider

It seems that there have been more relocations than ever. Accordingly, it's important to take stock of the impact a change in legal jurisdiction has on estate plans for clients.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

The War on A Decedent's Real Property: The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act to the Rescue

Many individuals are considered "house rich, cash poor," meaning that their biggest asset is their house. While some of these individuals have an estate plan in place, many do not and are unaware of the consequences. Without proper estate planning, heirs inheriting a house can find themselves in a precarious situation. Fortunately, a provision in New York's Real Property Law helps to remedy the situation.
8 minute read

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