A will is an important aspect of an estate plan. It allows the estate holder to designate his or her estate as desired.Sometimes, parties may update their will. If the previous will is not properly discarded, or if the new will is not presented to all involved...
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Should your parent change a will after remarrying?
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 11, 2019 | Wills
Your father is nearing retirement and wants to ensure he has enough invested to last him through the rest of his life. Your mother passed away years ago, and your father has not shown an interest in entering a new relationship – until now.A stepmother is a new...
Is a will an outdated type of estate planning tool?
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 17, 2015 | Wills
New Jersey residents have more estate planning options today than ever before. In fact, the sheer volume of available choices can be confusing and can lead many to feel overwhelmed. Some people feel that, with all of the available options, the will has become obsolete...
What happens when a deceased person’s estate owns out-of-state real property?
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Mar 15, 2013 | Probate, Wills
Out of state real property carries extra challenges in probate court when compared to other assets. Because such property cannot be transported across state lines, the state in which it resides has an interest in its administration, and a separate probate process is...
No estate planning and will means first cousin inherits fortune
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Dec 22, 2012 | Wills
If something were to happen to you, do you know who would get your possessions and money? You may have ideas as to who should receive what, but unless there are specific legal documents in place, your estate will be divided by New Jersey's intestacy laws. This...
Body of “George Jefferson” buried after will dispute resolved
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 19, 2012 | Wills
We have written before on this blog about the unfortunate situation with the body of actor Sherman Hemsley, famous for his role in "The Jeffersons." As our regular readers know, Hemsley's body has been in limbo due to a probate dispute, and has been prevented from...
Actor’s body put on ice due to will dispute
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 21, 2012 | Probate, Wills
Probate disputes can get pretty personal, but they don't often involve disputes over what to do with the estate owner's body. That is the case presently with the estate of Sherman Hemsley, the actor who played the curmudgeonly George Jefferson on the television series...
Jackson matriarch temporarily loses custody of Michael’s children amidst will dispute
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jul 27, 2012 | Probate, Wills
On Wednesday, Michael Jackson's three children were assigned a new guardian as part of a growing power struggle over the late entertainer's multimillion-dollar estate. The new guardian, Tito Jackson, was appointed at his request after a week of conflicting reports...
Estate of NY copper heiress subject of two separate disputes
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 26, 2012 | Estate Planning, Wills
The court appointed public administrator for the deceased copper heiress Huguette Clark is reportedly seeking to have recipients return $37 million in gifts. According to the administrator, Clark's caretakers took advantage of her feebleness and exerted undue...
What should I discuss with my adult children regarding my estate plan? P.1
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 6, 2012 | Estate Planning, Wills
Communicating with one's children can be difficult when it comes to serious issues, particularly issues of inheritance and estate planning. Sometimes people put the conversation off, thinking they will have time to do so later. Unfortunately, too many people do this...
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