by Knee Law | May 14, 2021 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Wills
An estate that is very complex can take as long as two years to probate, but even smaller estates will require at least six months to complete the process. It is also expensive, and Americans pay an average of about $2 billion in probate costs every year. Estate... by Knee Law | Mar 28, 2021 | Estate Law, Last Will and Testament, Wills
How Do You Create a Valid Will? Did you know that only 42% of adults have estate planning documents in place? If you do not have a will yet, it is definitely time to start thinking about it. When you write your will, you just need to take a few precautions to ensure... by Knee Law | Mar 20, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests, Wills
Reasons That You May Want to Challenge a Will Nearly 99% of wills that are made in the United States are not contested. Even so, there are many reasons to challenge a will. A will is the last word of the testator, so the courts give it an inordinate amount of weight.... by Knee Law | Dec 31, 2020 | Inheritance, Wills
What Happens If a Parent Dies Without a Will? About 14% of individuals younger than 30 have a will, and 68% of Americans aged 65 and older have a will. What happens when someone dies without a will, and why is this document important? Here are some of the most... by Knee Law | Oct 31, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills
Avoid Social Distancing Mistakes When Rushing a Will With more than 16,000 deaths from COVID-19 in New Jersey as of early October, the pandemic has led many to think about mortality. Fearing the worst, lots of Americans have rushed to finalize wills over the past... by Knee Law | Oct 28, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills
Creative Ways Siblings Can Deal With Estate Planning During COVID-19 According to Johns Hopkins University, as of October 2, 2020, more than 7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19, and at least 209,000 have died as a result of their infections. The...
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