Setting Up a Guardianship During This Fraught Pandemic Time
Why Guardianships Are So Important During the Pandemic Having led to over 15,880 deaths in New Jersey as of August, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact on estate planning. For better or worse, this pandemic is forcing many residents to grapple with estate-related decisions they may have previously neglected....
Can You Still Make Probate Filings in NJ During the Pandemic?
Making a Probate Filing in NJ During the COVID-19 Pandemic The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused businesses, courts, and government agencies to alter how they operate, which has resulted in changes with how probate filings are being carried out. While the courts throughout New Jersey were able to clear more...
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Estate Cases
Tips for Pursuing Estate Litigation During COVID-19 On March 15, New Jersey courts suspended in-person proceedings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, the state's Supreme Court ordered most courts to resume proceedings but in a virtual manner. If you've been thinking of pursuing estate litigation related to...
Everything You Need to Know About Undue Influence During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 Crisis Leads to Concerns About Undue Influence Across the nation, estate planning attorneys have reported a 50-140% increase in the number of people making wills during the COVID crisis. However, a lot of these wills are made from DIY documents and online tools that might not be fully airtight. Those who...
The Coronavirus Pandemic Leads to New Difficulties for Trustees
Trustees Encounter New Challenges During COVID-19 Roughly $760 billion is currently held in trusts throughout the nation, so trustees are responsible for handling vast sums of money. The COVID-19 crisis has the potential to interrupt trustees while they are trying to execute their duties. Understanding all the...
Estate Planning While Social Distancing
Social Distancing and Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Crisis The coronavirus has affected the entire world, and many people are changing their daily habits. You might be worried about the effect that social distancing could have on estate planning. However, there are a few things that you can do to keep up with...
Changing Your Estate Plan Once COVID-19 Is Controlled
Reevaluating Your Estate Plan After the COVID-19 Crisis Has Subsided New Jersey has been one of the hardest-hit states in the country by COVID-19. While there have been over 12,000 coronavirus deaths in the Garden State, new cases are finally starting to drop. New Jersey residents who updated their estate plans...
Making an Advance Medical Directive During the COVID-19 Crisis
Designing an Advance Medical Directive During the Pandemic Only about one-third of all Americans have advanced directives in place describing what care they want if they become seriously ill or injured. With millions of people infected with COVID-19, an advance medical directive is more important now than ever....
Key Assets for Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Estate Planning Amidst COVID-19: Your Most Important Assets Many estate planning lawyers in New Jersey and throughout the United States are hard at work helping their clients establish and update their estates in these uncertain times. After all, 58% of American adults have no estate planning documents at...
How Documents Can Be Notarized Remotely During COVID-19
Remote Notary Laws for COVID-19 As confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States approach 1.5 million, state governments are seeking ways to allow life to continue safely. Part of that effort involves passing remote notary laws that allow documents to be notarized digitally rather than the customary in-person method,...