Have you ever met a relative you were not aware existed?
Imagine being advised you are related to someone recently deceased, and you are a recipient of part or all of their estate… yes, this can and does happen. It is estimated that only 33% of adults in the United States have documented ‘end of life’ plans.
Shareholder Blake R. Laurence, Esq. is a member of Davison Eastman Munoz Paone, P.A.’s Elder Law & Estate Planning group. Blake’s experience includes representing heirs whose relatives died without a Last Will and Testament and are entitled to obtain an inheritance under N.J.S.A. 3B:5-3, or the entire estate “if there is no surviving spouse or domestic partner.”*
“People should take proactive measures to ensure their estate passes as they wish. If not, the State of New Jersey will determine where your assets will go whether you like it or not. That can be avoided by proper planning.” advised attorney Blake Laurence. “Wills and estates documents aren’t just for ‘old people’ or ‘wealthy’ people – anyone age 18 or older really should have documents in place.”
Blake R. Laurence, Esq. meets with a client
To contact Blake Laurence, Esq. or to learn more about Wills and Estate Planning, just call 732.462.7170 or visit RespondLaw.com.
* New Jersey Statutes Title 3B Annotated Administration of Estates Descendants and Others, 2021 Edition; page 29.
