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Can An Unsigned Will Be Admitted to Probate?

Can an unsigned will be admitted to probate? The short answer is yes, provided that the party presenting the unsigned will can prove that certain exceptions apply. The evidentiary burden to demonstrate that the exceptions apply is a heavy one. Read More
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The Impact of Fee Shifting Rules on Settlement in a New Jersey Will Contest

In general, when it comes to litigants’ payment of their attorney’s fees, courts in New Jersey follow the “American Rule.” This post will address the exception that applies to estate lawyers in probate litigation in the case of a will contest… Read More
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