by Knee Law | Jul 27, 2020 | Trusts
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...
by Knee Law | Jun 2, 2020 | Trusts, Wills
Signing and Notarizing Wills During the Pandemic The most common reason a will is contested is because someone claims it was not properly executed, so you need to carefully observe notarization and signing laws if you want to spare your loved ones any legal issues...
by Knee Law | May 29, 2020 | Living Trusts, Trusts
COVID-19 Makes Revocable Living Trusts More Attractive New Jersey has 21 counties, and the courthouses in all of them closed during the COVID-19 lockdown. Since probate depends entirely on the court, estate owners should opt for a process that eliminates the need for...
by Knee Law | Mar 21, 2020 | Trusts
Filing a Lawsuit Against a Trustee When it comes to dealing with the property of a trust, the trustee occupies a special position. Many people do not realize that a trustee can be sued if they do not do their job properly. In particular, legal action may be warranted...
by Knee Law | Feb 24, 2020 | The Differences Between A Will and a Trust, Trusts, Wills
Do You Need a Will or a Living Trust? According to a 2019 survey, 57% of adults in the United States do not currently have a will or living trust. Many of these people delay creating estate planning documents because they feel like the process is confusing and worry...
by Knee Law | Jan 24, 2020 | Trusts
What to Think About When Selecting a Trustee When you’re working on your estate plan, you may decide that establishing a trust is the best course of action. This will require that you select a trustee — someone who administers property or assets for the benefit...
