by Knee Law | Jul 17, 2025 | Estate Planning
Family Wealth Preservation: Building a Lasting Legacy While most people believe that estate planning is important, only about 31% of the U.S. population has a will in place. Preparing for the distribution of wealth should be a priority for families with considerable...
by Knee Law | May 12, 2025 | Estate Litigation
When a New Jersey resident passes away, their estate must go through the probate process before their assets are distributed in accordance with the terms of their last will and testament. During probate, the decedent’s will is verified and the estate’s debts are...
by Knee Law | Mar 26, 2025 | Estate Law
Understanding Pour-over Wills and Living Trusts People can place their money or property in a living trust on behalf of a beneficiary while they’re still alive, which they often do to avoid probate and decide what happens to their assets. Even though estate...
by Knee Law | Mar 21, 2025 | Estate Law
Common Myths to Ignore Regarding Your Estate Plan According to a poll taken in 2021, 56% of respondents said that estate planning was something that should be taken seriously. However, that same poll found that, at the time, only 35% of Americans actually had some...
by Knee Law | Feb 28, 2025 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Estate planning is a process that many people don’t begin until they are in their 30s or 40s. Around 67% of Americans don’t have any type of estate plan in place, which indicates that many people don’t understand the importance of having one....
