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Columbus Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Law Office of Edward L. Paul, P.C.

4.5
3 Reviews

  • Serving Columbus, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Over 30 years of experience in Personal and Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditor's Rights, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Real Estate, and 11 more

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Edward L. Paul
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Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C.

4.8
163 Reviews

  • Serving Columbus, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers3 awards

  • Our Firm Consists of Employment Lawyers Who Practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Have you been wrongfully fired? Are you being treated unfairly at work?

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Andrew Olcese
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Leonard Sciolla, LLP

4.9
19 Reviews

  • Serving Columbus, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Our experienced team of talented attorneys is dedicated to advancing the interests of its clients on a highly professional yet personalized basis.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Corporate Law, and 30 more

John J. Leonard Esquire
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The Law Offices of James J. Curry, Jr., LLM

4.7
19 Reviews

  • Serving Columbus, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated personal injury lawyers in Towns River NJ explore every resource and option available and bring utmost attention and compassion to each... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Elder Law, and 13 more

Timothy Petrin
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DiMedio Law

5.0
13 Reviews

  • Serving Columbus, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • DiMedio Law serves owners, operators & individuals with a full range of business operations support, real estate & tax matters, and related transactions &... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Corporate, and 8 more

Kevin J. DiMedio
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The Law Offices of Nicole Bernard-Povio LLC

5.0
7 Reviews

  • Serving Columbus, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Legal Assistance for Real People

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorces, and 14 more

Nicole Bernard-Povio Esq.
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Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law

3.9
7 Reviews

  • Serving Columbus, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law offers exceptional and compassionate legal assistance in the ares of Collaborative Divorce, Child Custody, Child Custody Modifications, Child... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Collaborative Divorce, and 14 more

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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

4.7
257 Reviews

  • Serving Columbus, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers4 awards

  • Trusted authorities on New Jersey Divorce and Family Law. Guidance and experience that you can rely upon.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce Mediation, Family Law, and 83 more

Thomas J. Bean Esq.
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Leighton Feldman, LLC

  • 24622 E. Main St., Columbus, NJ 08022

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Do I have to give money from the estate away?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
There is no concrete answer to this question. To adequately address your options you should speak with an attorney and address the timing of the POD account addition, the medical condition of the decedent and your options. We charge $100 for a one hour consultation with an attorney who will provide you with important information regarding your specific case and will able to advise you on the options that you should consider in determining your next steps, or if it involves reviewing documents and preparation in advance of the meeting, we charge $300 for the consultation, because there is over one hour of review and preparation for the meeting and one hour for the meeting.
There is no concrete answer to this question. To adequately address your options you should speak with an attorney and address the timing of the POD account addition, the medical condition of the decedent and your options. We charge $100 for a one hour consultation with an attorney who will provide you with important information regarding your specific case and will able to advise you on the options that you should consider in determining your next steps, or if it involves reviewing documents and preparation in advance of the meeting, we charge $300 for the consultation, because there is over one hour of review and preparation for the meeting and one hour for the meeting.
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RE: NJ Law when heir inherits a home with a 2nd mortgage.

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
The answers to this question depend on the mortgage, and the terms of the will.  The will may stipulate that the heirs take the property subject to the mortgage.  If that's the case, the heirs can take over the mortgage payments, but technically, the heirs should have the mortgage redone in their name.  Changing the title to the property could cause an acceleration of the mortgage and require immediate payment.  A bigger question becomes, what happened to the proceeds of the second mortgage?  Did the decedent take that in a lump payment and it went to other heirs?   Can the first and second mortgages be combined and refinanced?  Rates are good now and it might be worth your while to qualify and re-do the whole thing.  
The answers to this question depend on the mortgage, and the terms of the will.  The will may stipulate that the heirs take the property subject to the mortgage.  If that's the case, the heirs can take over the mortgage payments, but technically, the heirs should have the mortgage redone in their name.  Changing the title to the property could cause an acceleration of the mortgage and require immediate payment.  A bigger question becomes, what happened to the proceeds of the second mortgage?  Did the decedent take that in a lump payment and it went to other heirs?   Can the first and second mortgages be combined and refinanced?  Rates are good now and it might be worth your while to qualify and re-do the whole thing.  
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My two brothers and I made a verbal agreement we will take care of our elderly mother, who is diagnosed with Dementia five years ago..

Richard Scott Diamond
Answered by attorney Richard Scott Diamond (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Diamond & Diamond, P.A.
I dont know if your mother has any assets ( home, pension plan, etc) but if she does, then maybe you and your siblings agree in writing that you will get a larger share of the remaining assets of her estate upon her passing to compensate you for the expenses incurred in caring for your mother. Since your mother has dementia, who has the power of attorney over her care and over her finances? Again, maybe you and your siblings can agree that you will be paid from her assets for the time spent and to be spent caring for her. 
I dont know if your mother has any assets ( home, pension plan, etc) but if she does, then maybe you and your siblings agree in writing that you will get a larger share of the remaining assets of her estate upon her passing to compensate you for the expenses incurred in caring for your mother. Since your mother has dementia, who has the power of attorney over her care and over her finances? Again, maybe you and your siblings can agree that you will be paid from her assets for the time spent and to be spent caring for her. 
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