New Jersey: Wills and Trusts
When you need to write a will or trust — or when you have other questions about estate administration or legal conflicts — it is important to find a probate attorney who is thorough, respectful and dedicated to using all the available tools to protect your interests.
Since 1978, the Law offices of Generoso Squitieri has been writing wills and trusts and guiding New Jersey residents through all kinds of estate planning matters. We do careful and thorough work. We are respected in the legal community as aggressive litigators when conflicts arise over wills, trusts or guardianships. Contact our New Jersey wills and trusts lawyers to schedule an appointment to discuss your estate planning needs.
Estate Planning
- Wills and trusts: Basic estate planning is not just for the very wealthy. At the very least, you should have a will and a power of attorney. If you have children or are in your second marriage, a trust may be the best tool to protect the financial future of your loved ones after your death.
- Powers of attorney and health care directive: These instruments are becoming more popular. A power of attorney (also known as a health care directive) gives you the power to make health care decisions for yourself in the event you become incapacitated.
- Guardianships: Guardianships are available when elderly people are no longer able to make competent health care or financial decisions. A family member or another interested party may apply to become the elderly person's guardian, and if there are no objections, the guardian will gain the legal right to make decisions about the elderly person's health care and finances.
Estate Administration
When a person dies — with or without a will — the deceased person's estate will have an executor, also called an estate administrator. Frequently, the estate administrator needs an attorney to help shepherd the estate through the probate process. We have decades of experience as estate administrators.
Estate Litigation
Conflicts often arise over issues related to wills, trusts and guardianships. Family members may bring a will contest to challenge the validity of a will. Or a family member may protest another family member's petition to be appointed legal guardian of an elderly parent.
If you are involved in a dispute relating to a will, trust or guardianship — it is critically important to consult an attorney who knows how to litigate and who is comfortable with the litigation process. Merely having the estate planning knowledge is insufficient once the conflict reaches the stage where lawsuits are being threatened.
The estate attorneys at the Law offices of Generoso Squitieri are fierce litigators of estate-related matters. We are available to handle any type of conflict over wills, trusts or guardianships. Furthermore, before you decide that a lawsuit is your only option, we will have a frank discussion about any other available options.
Personal Client Attention
Personalized attention is a unique feature of our New Jersey law offices. At the Law offices of Generoso Squitieri, we believe in offering responsive, knowledgeable and straightforward service. Therefore, all correspondence with our office will be with one of our attorneys, not support staff. For experienced representation, contact our Fort Lee law offices today.
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