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Plainfield, NJ Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

14 Results have been found for estate planning attorneys in Plainfield, New Jersey, belonging to 10 different law firms. Find trusted legal representation by reading our detailed profiles, peer endorsements, and client reviews. Below you will find Plainfield law firms that provide estate planning services. To see attorneys, use the tab below.
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Plainfield 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).
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Plainfield 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).

Whitlock Canter LLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Plainfield, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • At Whitlock Canter LLC, we focus our practice on estate planning and estate administration services. We can help you protect your hard-earned assets and pass them on to your loved... Read More

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Jonathan D. Canter
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law

3.9
7 Reviews

  • Serving Plainfield, NJ and Union 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

Patricia A. Mack
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Lanza Law Firm LLP

4.4
1 Review

  • Serving Plainfield, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Lanza Law Firm LLP assists with numerous legal challenges, including Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Head Spinal Injuries and Wrongful Death issues. From our office in South... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Wills, and 29 more

Kenneth W. Thomas
Associate
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Wolfenson & Ashkenazi, P.C.

4.9
198 Reviews

  • Serving Plainfield, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers4 awards

  • Helping You Get a Fresh Start in New Jersey, whether through divorce, purchase of a residential or commercial property, purchase of a business, or filing for bankruptcy protection.

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Andrew M. Wolfenson
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Vanarelli & Li LLC

4.7
11 Reviews

  • Serving Plainfield, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • New Jersey Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, Social Security, Medicaid, Will Contests, Litigation and Special Needs Lawyers

  • Estate Planning LawyersMedicaid and Public Benefits Planning, Special Needs and Disability Planning, and 31 more

Eric A. Strulowitz
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Steven A. Caputo, P.C.

  • 213 W. 7th St., Plainfield, NJ 07060

Carol Ann Brokaw

  • 1049 Field Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07060

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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.

A relative passed away in nj with will the attorney settling estate wants to go to the house. Is this necessary?

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
If everyone is a class C beneficiary, then everyone will pay taxes.  The only reason the attorney will have to go into the house is to prepare and inventory and /or an appraisal of the contents of the house for taxation purposes.  
If everyone is a class C beneficiary, then everyone will pay taxes.  The only reason the attorney will have to go into the house is to prepare and inventory and /or an appraisal of the contents of the house for taxation purposes.  
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Is it necessary to have estate waivers prior to transferring over monthly income/wages from business partnership?

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
you do not have to wait for the waivers, but before you pay out anything from the estate, get each recipient to sign a release that they have been paid.  The release can be found on the State Judiciary website.  this is proof that you have done your job as the person in chrage of the estate.
you do not have to wait for the waivers, but before you pay out anything from the estate, get each recipient to sign a release that they have been paid.  The release can be found on the State Judiciary website.  this is proof that you have done your job as the person in chrage of the estate.
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How to remove a deceased spouse from deed in nj

Howard A. Kurtz
Answered by attorney Howard A. Kurtz (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Kurtz Blum, PLLC
Thank you for reaching out.  We can only practice within North Carolina and can not provide answers for out of state inquires.  Sincerely,  Kurtz & Blum
Thank you for reaching out.  We can only practice within North Carolina and can not provide answers for out of state inquires.  Sincerely,  Kurtz & Blum
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