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DiMedio Law

5.0
13 Reviews

  • Serving Crosswicks, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

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  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Corporate, and 8 more

Kevin J. DiMedio
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Law Office of Edward L. Paul, P.C.

4.5
3 Reviews

  • Serving Crosswicks, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

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  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Real Estate, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Edward L. Paul
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Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law

3.9
7 Reviews

  • Serving Crosswicks, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

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

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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

4.7
257 Reviews

  • Serving Crosswicks, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers4 awards

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

Thomas J. Bean Esq.
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The Law Offices of Nicole Bernard-Povio LLC

5.0
7 Reviews

  • Serving Crosswicks, 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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Leonard Sciolla, LLP

4.9
19 Reviews

  • Serving Crosswicks, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

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

John J. Leonard Esquire
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Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C.

4.8
163 Reviews

  • Serving Crosswicks, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers3 awards

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  • Estate Planning LawyersSexual Harassment, Racial Harassment, and 17 more

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Andrew Olcese
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The Law Offices of James J. Curry, Jr., LLM

4.7
19 Reviews

  • Serving Crosswicks, NJ and Burlington County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

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

Timothy Petrin
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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.

Can i exclude my future husband from my will as I own my house in NJ and it is in my name only and my 2 children from my previous husband. I want to l

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
You can exclude your future husband from your estate by doing a combination of a prenuptial agreement and a marital share waiver.  In the State of New Jersey you cannot disinherit your spouse, so if you just leave him out the will, he can claim his marital share which is one third of the augmented estate.  He cannot make that claim, however, if he has signed a waiver of that share. You can also use a prenuptial to agree that neither of you will take from the other's estate.  What you will need is his agreement or consent, and you will need to have that in writing to protect your children in the future.
You can exclude your future husband from your estate by doing a combination of a prenuptial agreement and a marital share waiver.  In the State of New Jersey you cannot disinherit your spouse, so if you just leave him out the will, he can claim his marital share which is one third of the augmented estate.  He cannot make that claim, however, if he has signed a waiver of that share. You can also use a prenuptial to agree that neither of you will take from the other's estate.  What you will need is his agreement or consent, and you will need to have that in writing to protect your children in the future.
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How do I void a life estate in NJ? And who receives the proceeds when the home is sold, given that all parties are agreeable to sell?

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
You seem to have a good handle on what needs to be done - your instincts are correct.  If your uncle is unable to afford care, then yes, you can remove him from the home, and his absence from the home with extinguish the life estate.  he can also voluntarily give it up, or you can do that for him using the POA.  The sale of the property will be a bit more complicated than a normal sale because of POA and the life estate, but not anything that could not be handled by a competent attorney.  Where are you located?  I would be happy to help you with the sale.  You will also need a Medicaid consultation in that the monies you get from the sale may not have to be used for your uncle's care, depending on how you inherited the remainder of the property.  Feel free to call my office.  Good luck !
You seem to have a good handle on what needs to be done - your instincts are correct.  If your uncle is unable to afford care, then yes, you can remove him from the home, and his absence from the home with extinguish the life estate.  he can also voluntarily give it up, or you can do that for him using the POA.  The sale of the property will be a bit more complicated than a normal sale because of POA and the life estate, but not anything that could not be handled by a competent attorney.  Where are you located?  I would be happy to help you with the sale.  You will also need a Medicaid consultation in that the monies you get from the sale may not have to be used for your uncle's care, depending on how you inherited the remainder of the property.  Feel free to call my office.  Good luck !
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How does one change ownership of house from husband to wife only. Both names currently on deed.

Richard Scott Diamond
Answered by attorney Richard Scott Diamond (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Diamond & Diamond, P.A.
This is an estate planning issue and healthcare issue since your concern has to do with the "look back" by the healthcare proviiders to see if they can come after the equity in your home for payment of his healthcare costs. To answer this type of question, you need to sit down with a lawyer experienced in these type of inquires. If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of the lawyers in our firm to discuss it, please feel free to call us or search on line for lawyers with estate planning and family law experience. 
This is an estate planning issue and healthcare issue since your concern has to do with the "look back" by the healthcare proviiders to see if they can come after the equity in your home for payment of his healthcare costs. To answer this type of question, you need to sit down with a lawyer experienced in these type of inquires. If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of the lawyers in our firm to discuss it, please feel free to call us or search on line for lawyers with estate planning and family law experience. 
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