New Jersey Legalizes Medically Assisted Termination of Life
Legislature Passes Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act On August 1, 2019, the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act (the “Act”) became the law in New Jersey. Under the new statute, residents of New Jersey who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or who have been given less than six months to live can...
Is It Ever a Good Idea to Name Co-Executors of a Will?
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Multiple Executors One of the most important decisions, when you are putting an estate plan in place, is the choice of executor or personal representative. That person will oversee the orderly distribution of your estate in accordance with your wishes, as set forth in your will. In...
The New Jersey Probate Process – Part 2
In the first blog in the series, we looked at the requirement that the executor or administrator must be formally appointed by the surrogate court, and briefly discussed the obligations with respect to handling of estate property.
The New Jersey Probate Administration Process – Part 1
If you’ve been named as executor under a last will and testament or have the right to become an administrator of an estate in New Jersey as an heir at law, you may think that gives you the power to start distributing property. Think again.
Medicaid: The Community Spouse Resource Allowance
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Determining Whether a Person Had the Legal Capacity to Execute a Will
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Powers of Attorney, Living Wills & Health Care Proxies
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Happy Holidays from | Knee Law Firm, LLC
At the closing of the year, we pause to reflect on our blessings. We count your trust and confidence among those blessings, and we hope that this season brings continued blessings to you.
What Defenses Are There to the Enforceability of a Contract?
In an earlier blog, we identified the elements of a valid contract—agreement, consideration, volition, capacity and legality. There are, however, other argument you can raise to challenge the enforceability of a contract.
What Are the Requirements of a Valid Contract in New Jersey?
As contract law has evolved, there are specific elements (or requirements) necessary to enforce a contract in a court of law. Read this blog to find out more.