Estate Planning FAQs: Payable on Death (POD) Accounts
By Joanna R. Adu, Esq. If you have a bank account, due consideration should be given to naming a beneficiary (or beneficiaries) through a Payable on Death (POD) or Transfer …
When Should I Start Estate Planning?
It is never too early to start looking into the estate planning process. Anyone with a family, a home, and other assets should take steps to protect their family and …
How Do I Incorporate Charitable Donations into an Estate Plan?
Estate planning is an important part of life. There is peace of mind knowing one’s affairs are in order, and the legacy one has worked a lifetime to build is …
New Will Leaves Larry King Estate in Question
Weeks after the passing of talk-show host Larry King, his estate remains in limbo as reports surfaced of a hand-written will from 2019 that excluded his wife of 22 years, …
Wills and Probate: Common Misconceptions
Lyons & Associates, P.C. Senior Associate Joanna Adu debunks 5 common misconceptions concerning wills and probate.
Your New Jersey Estate Planning Checklist
Estate planning is one of the best ways to set your affairs in order so you can protect what matters most, even in the event of an untimely death. When …
During the COVID-19 Pandemic Notaries Can Perform Their Duties Remotely in New Jersey
Written by Chris Ann Wright, Esq. In New Jersey, the Legislature passed an act allowing oaths, affirmations and affidavits to be taken without endangering people’s health on a temporary basis. …
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