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What Is Undue Influence? Undue influence occurs when someone pressures, manipulates, or coerces a person into changing their will in a way that benefits them unfairly. In some cases where undue influence is suspected, it can lead to a will contest, the rightful heirs...
Technology and modernization have made many changes to our world. Originally, estate planning meant sitting across at a desk with an attorney as they put your final wishes in writing. Today, the rise of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) wills has given us access to drafting our...
Dying intestate (without a valid will or estate plan) is unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence. When it does happen, dying in intestacy would leave the job of divvying the assets a decedent had left behind in the hands of the probate court; and without a proper map...
Estate planning is often much simpler than people realize, but it may still confront you with all kinds of new words and phrases. Although you could spend hours exploring the full list of estate planning terminology, two of the most important words are “executor” and...
Seniors today have the freedom to live anywhere they like, and many strategically retire in certain states to take advantage of various benefits. New Jersey is an attractive choice for many seniors, and it offers numerous benefits worth considering. Before choosing...
A trust could potentially protect your assets against serious threats, and many people rely heavily on trusts to avoid taxes, creditor claims, lawsuits, and much more. The most valuable asset for most families in New Jersey is their home, and your residence could hold...
According to the Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey, more than one-third of New Jersey residents rent their homes. If you’re going through a divorce, there’s a good chance you will need to consider what happens to a rental property. Who gets to...
We often hear that communication is crucial for healthy relationships. The National Institutes of Health states that satisfied couples are more likely to report effective and positive communication methods – and poor communication is correlated with breakups. However,...
There are many situations in which people may be tempted to do the “bare minimum.” For example, it makes sense to aim for the bare minimum if you are on a budget. Or perhaps you only have enough energy or time to do the bare minimum. Estate planning is one of the many...
Many people have never heard of the term “chemical restraints.” Unfortunately, this is becoming an increasingly worrying issue in nursing homes across the entire nation. The concept is simple: Drug elderly people up to the point where they are compliant. If seniors...