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Aiello Harris Abate Law Group, PC

4.7
184 Reviews

  • 501 Watchung Avenue, Watchung, NJ 7069+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers3 awards

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Jay J. Freireich
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Whitlock Canter LLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Watchung, NJ and Somerset 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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David K. Whitlock
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Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C.

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  • Serving Watchung, NJ and Somerset County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • New Jersey Attorneys in Princeton. Mason, Griffin & Pierson has been serving Central New Jersey since 1955. The firm's long tenure has allowed it to play an important role... Read More

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Valerie L. Howe
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Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law

3.9
7 Reviews

  • Serving Watchung, NJ and Somerset 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

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Lanza Law Firm LLP

4.4
1 Review

  • Serving Watchung, NJ and Somerset 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

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Thomas Lanza
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Kearns Rotolo Law

4.9
126 Reviews

  • Serving Watchung, NJ and Somerset County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Attorneys Dedicated to Finding Effective Resolutions to Clients' Legal Matters Involving Divorce & Family Law, Accidents & Injuries, Criminal Defense, DUI... Read More

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The J.A. Centanni Law Firm, P.C.

  • 775 Mountain Blvd., Ste. 103, Watchung, NJ 07069

Alan B. Siegel

  • 1510 Park Ave., Ste. 203, Watchung, NJ 07080

Canellis & Adams LLC

  • 60 Stirling Rd., Ste. 4, Watchung, NJ 07069-5932

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The Chiafullo Group, LLP

  • 12 New Providence Road, Suite 201, Watchung, NJ 07069

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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 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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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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