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Wharton Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Russo Tumulty Nester Thompson & Kelly, LLP

5.0
12 Reviews

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • A Law Firm whose lawyers are dedicated to providing high quality legal services to the New Jersey business community.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Public Utility Law, and 14 more

Howard O. Thompson
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E.A. Goodman Law, LLC

5.0
35 Reviews

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Thoughtful & Compassionate Legal Guidance. Specializing in Estate Planning and Elder Law Matters.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Succession Planning, Elder Law, and 6 more

Elga Goodman
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Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan, LLC

4.8
2 Reviews

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • A Morristown, NJ law firm with traditional values and a progressive approach to efficiently resolving issues in Commercial Litigation & Real Estate, Trusts & Estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Arbitration, and 71 more

Linda Engleby
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Brach Eichler LLC

4.6
121 Reviews

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 104 lawyers2 awards

  • A multidisciplinary law firm with more than 55 years practicing law, we are ready to meet virtually any legal services need. Our attorneys are dedicated to delivering outstanding... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Labor and Employment, and 5 more

Caroline Patterson
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Azzolini & Benedetti, LLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Experience with Commitment

  • Estate Planning LawyersLand Use, Real Estate, and 10 more

Thomas James Benedetti
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Lyons & Associates, P.C.

3.7
12 Reviews

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Our mission and our promise to you are to work diligently toward a successful conclusion of your case. You are our top priority and we promise to provide you with individual... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 41 more

William P. Lemega
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Macri & Associates, LLC

4.2
19 Reviews

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Certified Elder Law Attorneys Serving New Jersey Residents Since 1978

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Asset Protection, and 24 more

  • Free Consultation

Vincent Macri
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Whitlock Canter LLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • At Whitlock Canter LLC, we focus our practice on estate planning and estate administration services. We can help you protect your hard-earned assets and pass them on to your loved... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Estate Administration, and 13 more

David K. Whitlock
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HOLLANDER, STRELZIK, PASCULLI, VANDENBERG, HONTZ & ASSOCIATES LLC

4.5
19 Reviews

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Full service AV Rated law firm dedicated to providing effective and efficient services to all of Northwest New Jersey.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdministrative Law, Adoptions, and 103 more

Mark J. Hontz
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Law Office of Fran J. Garb

1.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Wharton, NJ and Morris County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • 30+ Years Serving Clients. In all areas of Elder Law, General Practice, Real Estate & Matrimonial.

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Elder Law, and 50 more

Fran J. Garb Esq.
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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Executor of will stold the money left by the deceased, what can I do about it?

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
i'm sorry this has happened to you.  You can file a complaint in the court of the county in which the will was probated.  Ask to have the executor removed, and claim breach of fiduciary duty.  you may be able to track down the funds that were stolen, or put liens against things that were purchased with the funds.  If the executor was required to post a post, you can file a claim against the bonding company.
i'm sorry this has happened to you.  You can file a complaint in the court of the county in which the will was probated.  Ask to have the executor removed, and claim breach of fiduciary duty.  you may be able to track down the funds that were stolen, or put liens against things that were purchased with the funds.  If the executor was required to post a post, you can file a claim against the bonding company.
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Can a child avoid estate and inheritance taxes in the state of New Jersey by becoming a co-owner of a house while the parent is still alive?

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
First you have to look at the total value of the estate.  Estate tax is imposed on estates with a total value over $675,000.  You look at all of the assets in the estate and then deduct certain costs and expenses like funeral costs, attorney's fees, etc.  If the total amount remaining after the deductions is over $675,000 then you will pay tax.  If you become a joint owner of the house, then when you sell it you will pay capital gains tax on the difference between the sales price and the price your mother bought the house for in the 1980.  Balancing those two taxes out, I would say leave the house in mom's name and pay the estate tax - its less than you will pay in capital gains.  You will not pay inheritance taxes because you are Class A beneficiaries as children of the decedent.  
First you have to look at the total value of the estate.  Estate tax is imposed on estates with a total value over $675,000.  You look at all of the assets in the estate and then deduct certain costs and expenses like funeral costs, attorney's fees, etc.  If the total amount remaining after the deductions is over $675,000 then you will pay tax.  If you become a joint owner of the house, then when you sell it you will pay capital gains tax on the difference between the sales price and the price your mother bought the house for in the 1980.  Balancing those two taxes out, I would say leave the house in mom's name and pay the estate tax - its less than you will pay in capital gains.  You will not pay inheritance taxes because you are Class A beneficiaries as children of the decedent.  
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Must a POA disclose financial info to family memebers

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
Maybe - it depends on what the end result is.  If the person dies, and another person takes over as the Executor of the estate, then the executor may ask for an accounting of what the POA was used for.  It doesn't necessarily need to be disclosed unless someone asks for it. 
Maybe - it depends on what the end result is.  If the person dies, and another person takes over as the Executor of the estate, then the executor may ask for an accounting of what the POA was used for.  It doesn't necessarily need to be disclosed unless someone asks for it. 
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