New Jersey Estate Planning and Probate Attorney ● Bergen and Hudson Counties
Essential Estate Planning
Preparing a will is not something for only the elderly or those with young children to address. If you do not have a will in place before you die, your property will pass according to the state laws. It doesn't matter how old you are, how many children you have, or how much you are worth. If you want to make the determination how your assets are divided, you want to have a clear, well drafted will in place.
For estate planning advice you can understand and trust,
call 201-488-6996 or 201-758-1776 or contact me online.
One Size Does Not Fit All
There are several misconceptions about creating a will. Some people say you only need a hand-written note. Other people say to buy a form from the Internet. But these recommendations do not acknowledge that your needs, wishes and plans are unique. Not only may a fill-in-the-blank form fail to address your particular need, you may not even know from looking online whether it is a legitimate form or accepted in the state of New Jersey.
I have experience drafting the documents essential to estate planning such as wills, advance healthcare directives (also known as living wills) and powers of attorney. I will help you develop an estate plan that meets your needs and follows your wishes.
Probate Administration
Upon your death, there are several things that must be done. A copy of your legal will must be filed with the courts. An executor or administrator of the will must be appointed to follow the directions left in your estate plan. Your debts must be paid, and then your assets distributed to your beneficiaries. Additionally, during the administration of your will, your estate may go through probate court to determine if your directives were properly implemented.
Involving a lawyer in the estate and probate administration can be helpful, easing stress and reducing the potential for delays. A lawyer can file the legal documents necessary and provide any additional information the probate system might require.
I am experienced in all aspects of probate administration and estate settlement. I have provided counsel to numerous estate executors and I will prepare all legal documents necessary in probate as well as the final estate returns.
Contact Me Today
If you are ready to create or update an estate plan or need to probate an estate, contact me. I have two easily accessible offices, two telephone numbers and an online contact form. I accept clients' calls in the evenings and on weekends in addition to normal business hours. And I offer a free telephone consultation prior to any in-person meetings. For your convenience, I can travel throughout northern New Jersey to meet with you.
Bart John Gelormino, Attorney at Law
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