by Knee Law | May 18, 2024 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests
How to Contest a Will Because of Undue Influence A will is a binding legal document in New Jersey if it complies with the requisite formalities. This being said, there are times when it may be necessary to contest a will because of undue influence or related...
by Knee Law | Oct 26, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests, Wills
Is a Will Contest a Good Idea? According to a 2017 survey, fewer than half of respondents said that they had a written will. If a person dies without a will, state intestacy laws will likely determine how their assets are distributed. The same may be true if a will is...
by Knee Law | Oct 22, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Estate Law, Will Contests
When Should You Contest Your Parent’s Charitable Will Bequest? Each year, people donate roughly $286 billion to charity, but unfortunately, some of these donations might not be as legitimate as they might seem. Every now and then, a child is concerned to find...
by Knee Law | Mar 20, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests, Wills
Reasons That You May Want to Challenge a Will Nearly 99% of wills that are made in the United States are not contested. Even so, there are many reasons to challenge a will. A will is the last word of the testator, so the courts give it an inordinate amount of weight....
by Knee Law | Aug 30, 2020 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests
Reasons COVID-19 May Lead to Contested Wills Each year, roughly 3% of wills are contested in the United States. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is changing everything, and some estate planning litigation lawyers worry that contested will rates may be on the rise. There...
by Knee Law | Aug 4, 2020 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests
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...
