New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper | March 30, 2023
Recent weeks have seen Surrogate and Appellate Court opinions addressed to a multitude of issues affecting trusts and estates practice. This month's column will examine there of those decisions of interest.
By Charles Toutant | March 24, 2023
New York attorney P. Gregory Hess of Davidson, Dawson & Clark was not admitted in New Jersey when he visited the state to help an elderly woman execute her will from her hospital bed.
By New Jersey Law Journal | March 20, 2023
In this special section, read about claiming elective share, estate planning for same-sex couples, and more.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Jordan M. Wassel | March 20, 2023
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.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Diane Hoagland and Joseph D. Palombit | March 20, 2023
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.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Lisa S. Presser and Brian M. Balduzzi | March 20, 2023
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.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Jillian A. Centanni | March 20, 2023
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.
By Justin Henry | March 14, 2023
Managing too many software programs ranked high among sources of stress for midsize firm employees and staff, according to a recent survey.
By David I. Faust | March 8, 2023
A discussion of how New York allows the revoking of an irrevocable trust.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By C. Raymond Radigan | March 3, 2023
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.
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