by Knee Law | Aug 27, 2026 | Inheritance
An executor opens a desk drawer and finds a note that says, “David owes me $80,000.” David says the money was a gift, his sister calls it an unpaid loan, and the bank records show several transfers but no repayments. The executor cannot settle the dispute by choosing...
by Knee Law | Jan 15, 2024 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Inheritance
What To Do As Your Parent’s Executor When drafting a will, many people will name one of their children to be their executor. If you have been named the executor of your parent’s will, that is a big responsibility. Here are a few points to consider. ...
by Knee Law | Sep 26, 2023 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills
Any assets held in your estate at the time of your death will likely be subject to probate. New Jersey probate is a simple process that should be completed in one month’s time, assuming that no one launches a preemptive challenge to the Will, called filing a Caveat,...
by Knee Law | Jun 12, 2022 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Last Will and Testament
Updating Your Estate Plan as a Blended Family Blended families have become more common in the U.S., with 16% of children in the country living in blended families. When you remarry, you’ll want to revisit your estate plan to ensure it reflects your wishes based...
by Knee Law | May 16, 2022 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
The Relationship Between Bankruptcy, Inheritances, and Estate Planning If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, there are a few things you should know about how it might impact a prospective inheritance as well as your estate plan. Bankruptcy can sometimes affect...
by Knee Law | Apr 16, 2022 | Estate Planning, Inheritance
How to Ensure Your Stepchildren Receive an Inheritance Whether you’re creating a will or an entire estate plan, there are some challenges you may encounter when stepchildren are involved. Nearly 60% of people in the U.S. don’t have a will despite the need...
