Wills and Trusts
Experienced New Jersey Wills and Trusts Attorneys
With more than 80 years of experience between them, the attorneys at Weiss, Tom & Trapanese, LLC possess in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:
- Estate planning
- Estate tax issues
- Executorship duties
- Guardianship
- Living wills
- Living trusts
- Probate
- Probate and will disputes
- Wills drafting and execution
Experienced New Jersey trust and estates attorneys can draft your last will and testament
A will is essential at every stage of your life, providing you with the opportunity to distribute your property, establish care for your children and otherwise express your wishes for what will happen upon your death. A will is necessary if you intend to leave property to someone who is not your blood relative, such as a friend or a charity. If you die without a will, the court determines how your property is distributed, who cares for your children. The decisions the court makes might not reflect your desires.
Changing your will
As your life evolves, so may your estate plan. You may need to update your will throughout your life. Our attorneys can update your existing will so as to address changes in your financial situation, marital status, parenthood status, philanthropic interests and general lifestyle decisions.
Appointing a guardian
Your will allows you to make decisions about the future care of your minor children. This is especially crucial if you are a single parent or in the event that both parents die in a common incident. If you have not named a guardian for your children, the court appoints one, who may make parental decisions contrary to what you would have wanted.
Creating an optimal estate plan
Drafting an effective will requires more than filling in a form. If a court determines that your will is invalid, your desires will not be honored upon your death. Our attorneys meticulously draft your will and consider all aspects of your estate plan. We review your family arrangements, financial situation and philosophical goals to guide you in making the best estate planning decisions and draft your will accordingly.
