Posted on Mon Oct 30, 2023, on Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: My father passed away recently. As far as we knew, he never drafted or signed a Last Will and Testament. My father’s girlfriend and I were going through his home office after his passing. We found a piece of paper that described where he […]
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Posted on Mon Aug 24, 2020, on Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “I think my spouse is doing estate planning in New Jersey without me. Can my spouse make a Will Without my Knowledge in New Jersey?” Can my Spouse Make a Will Without my Knowledge in New Jersey? Yes, your New Jersey spouse can sign […]
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Posted on Tue Jun 23, 2020, on Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “Can my Husband Make a Will Without my Knowledge?” Can my Husband Make a Will Without my Knowledge? An adult can make a valid will without notifying their wife or husband. Not telling a spouse would be unusual, but not illegal. What is a […]
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Posted on Sun Dec 2, 2018, on Estate Planning
Common Missteps When Creating a Will: Thinking about creating a will is not the easiest task an individual must face during the course of a lifetime. Attempting to determine how you would like your property to be handled in the wake of your death is not exactly pleasant. However, doing […]
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Posted on Sun Nov 5, 2017, on Estate Planning
From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Estate Planning Document Safekeeping while Traveling Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. “My husband and I are traveling to New York and then upwards to New England and Canada for the next month. Should we do anything or leave any estate planning documents around […]
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Posted on Tue Nov 29, 2016, on LGBT Estate Planning
Our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses Estate Planning for LGBT Married Couples.
“Right after the legalization of gay marriage my husband and I married in Pennsylvania. Since then, we have not updated any documents. Given the outcome of the Presidential election, we feel like we need to get things done. What is Estate Planning for LGBT Married Couples?”
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Posted on Fri Sep 9, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “My father died recently in Burlington County, New Jersey. The executor told me that my dad set up a Trust Under Will for me. What is a Trust Under Will?”
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Posted on Fri Sep 9, 2016, on Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “I am forming a trust for my minor children. I could use my brother as Trustee or choose a Corporate Trustee. What are the reasons to use a Corporate Trustee rather than my brother?”
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Posted on Fri Sep 9, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “My father at his death gave my brother, and I equal amounts. My brother got life insurance, and I got the house and cash. The Will says the residue pays all taxes. Do we split the New Jersey Estate Tax on life insurance?
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Posted on Thu Sep 8, 2016, on Life Insurance
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: Life Insurance is a Non-Probate Asset, Unaffected by You Will:
“My sister went to jail, so mother changed her Will and gave me the entire estate. She forgot to remove my sister from her life insurance. Now I hear life insurance is a Non-Probate Asset. Who gets the life insurance?”
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Peter Klenk is the founding member of Klenk Law, a seven attorney boutique estate planning law firm. We serve clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota and Florida. Peter Klenk received his Masters in Taxation LL.M. from NYU Law School and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served his country in the Navy JAGC during Desert Storm. Easy to talk to, feel free to call Peter for an appointment. We will make the process as easy as possible!
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Peter Klenk & Associates is my go-to firm for estate planning and advice in probate and estate administration. Peter and his attorneys are top-notch and exceptionally responsive. Peter has the knack of being able to explain extremely complex tax and estate planning issues in a manner that clients are easily able to understand and comprehend allowing them to confidently make important decisions.
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