You may become the personal representative of an estate if the deceased person named you the executor of his or her will. You may also fill this role if there is no will and the court designates you as the administrator. Executors and administrators fulfill the same...
Do you need a will?
If you do not own many assets, you may think that you do not need to go through the process of creating a legal will. However, it is almost always a good idea to do so. Most people, even those with limited assets, can benefit from a will because it can handle the...
Estate planning mistakes to avoid
New Jersey residents who start working on an estate plan may feel overwhelmed. After all, this is a big legal step to take. Getting started is enough of a hurdle on its own. There is also a lot of terminology the average citizen will not know. Today we will look at...