From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My dad has Alzheimer’s and can no longer manage his money. Phone callers have scammed him, and he can’t protect himself. He never signed a power of attorney, so now I am told he needs a Guardian. This seems like the right decision, but […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My neighbor has been talking about the Revocable Trust he is using to avoid probate. I also noticed that many New Jersey shore homes are owned by Revocable Trust to avoid probate in two states. I am curious, what are the key features of […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “I am leaving one of my sons out of my Will, and I am worried that he will make trouble for my other children after my death by challenging my Will. I have been reading about Revocable Living Trusts. Do Revocable Trusts avoid Will […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Can you explain the process of Challenging a Will?” The Process of Challenging a Will Will Contests are legal proceedings in specific, specialized courts that follow particular rules. This short article is a quick introduction to some of these concepts, and there is a […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My attorney formed a Revocable Living Trust and moved my deed into the trust. But should I put my bank account into my trust?” Should I Put My Bank Account Into My Trust? A Revocable Living Trust’s principal purpose is to avoid probate at […]
Avoiding the Pitfalls of DIY Estate Planning Hello, everybody. It’s Peter Klenk. Once again, we’re together to talk about death and taxes. Fun, interesting stuff, right? The thing you really want to talk about in the morning with your cup of coffee. Well, you know, let’s have some fun. […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Can you explain the basics of a will contest?” The Basics of a Will Contest As long as there have been Wills, there have been Will Contests. If someone doesn’t like what a Will says, they immediately consider how to challenge the Will and […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “I have read about all the advantages of a Revocable Living Trust, but what are the Downsides of a Revocable Trust?” Are There Any Downsides of a Revocable Trust? In many blogs and articles I have expanded upon the many positive aspects of a […]
Controversial Clauses What to Include and Exclude in Your Will Hi, everybody. It’s Peter Klenk from Klenk Law, and we’re together once again to talk about death and taxes—two things that are inevitable. So we might as well talk about them, right? Today, let’s discuss what you might want […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “What are the significant changes for 2025 that may affect your Estate Plan?” Significant Changes For 2025 That May Affect Your Estate Plan. Spring brings out both groundhogs and new laws and regulations. Federal and State lawmakers have been busy making small and significant […]
