This January the New Legislature passed, and Governor Christie signed into law, the New Jersey Uniform Trust Code (“NJ UTC”) after nearly eight years of deliberations. The law, which is effective as of July 17, 2016, provides a comprehensive set of guidelines as to trusts. Some part of the model Uniform Trust Code has been […]

Anthony La Ratta and Melissa Osorio address the formalities of wills and writings intended as wills in an article published by The American Bar Association Probate & Property Magazine. “What’s in a Name? Writings Intended as Wills”

The essential guide to probate litigation in New Jersey. In New Jersey, probate litigation is subject to a host of rules and procedures, most of which are enforced strictly. This comprehensive treatise will provide everything you need to successfully prepare for and litigate an estate matter. The author begins with the historical background and then reviews […]