probate

Should I Transfer My Home to an Irrevocable Trust to Avoid Probate?

January 28, 2026

Timothy Rice

In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, many people are surprised to learn that probate is manageable,…

Clearing Up the Confusion: Common Misconceptions About Probate in New Jersey

August 15, 2025

Timothy Rice

When her father passed away, Maria thought everything was in order. He talked to an…

Avoiding Ancillary Probate: What Snowbirds Need to Know About Out-of-State Property

May 23, 2025

Timothy Rice

Morris and Elaine, a retired couple from New Jersey, are like many “snowbirds” who split…

Case Study: How Outdated Plans and Overlooked Details Led to Challenges in a New Jersey Estate Administration

January 3, 2025

Timothy Rice

Just like families and finances, estate administration can be complicated. State probate and tax laws,…

Case Study: How Outdated Plans and Overlooked Details Led to Challenges in a New Jersey Estate Administration

October 4, 2024

Timothy Rice

Just like families and finances, estate administration can be complicated. State probate and tax laws,…

LGBTQ Estate Planning

March 25, 2022

Timothy Rice

Bill* had a lot of debt when he unexpectedly died. His partner of 30 years,…

Case Study: Sticky Notes Can’t Replace a Will

March 1, 2022

Timothy Rice

When Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh died, the multi-millionaire did not have a Will or estate…

What is Probate?

August 4, 2020

Timothy Rice

After the passing of a loved one, his or her Will may need to go…

How to Avoid or Reduce the Impact of Probate on Your Estate

April 16, 2020

Timothy Rice

When an individual passes, the probate process is set into motion. This process involves settling…

Preventing a will contest

March 27, 2019

Timothy Rice

When you write a will, you have control over how your assets will be distributed…

UNSIGNED WILLS CAN BE PROBATED, BUT WHY TAKE THAT CHANCE, AS THE MACOOL CASE SHOWS!

August 19, 2011

Timothy Rice

Until only a few years ago, wills had to be reviewed and signed to be…

Should I Transfer My Home to an Irrevocable Trust to Avoid Probate?

Clearing Up the Confusion: Common Misconceptions About Probate in New Jersey

Avoiding Ancillary Probate: What Snowbirds Need to Know About Out-of-State Property

Case Study: How Outdated Plans and Overlooked Details Led to Challenges in a New Jersey Estate Administration

Case Study: How Outdated Plans and Overlooked Details Led to Challenges in a New Jersey Estate Administration

LGBTQ Estate Planning

Case Study: Sticky Notes Can’t Replace a Will

What is Probate?

How to Avoid or Reduce the Impact of Probate on Your Estate

Preventing a will contest

UNSIGNED WILLS CAN BE PROBATED, BUT WHY TAKE THAT CHANCE, AS THE MACOOL CASE SHOWS!

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