New Jersey Estate Planning

Making a Will in New Jersey

A will can help you protect your family and your property in New Jersey.

Make a Living Trust in New Jersey

Learn how to make a living trust in New Jersey.

Intestate Succession in New Jersey

If you die without a will in New Jersey, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws.

New Jersey Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor

Learn the rules about who can be your executor in New Jersey.  

New Jersey Inheritance Tax

Close family members are exempt from New Jersey inheritance tax, but other inheritors might have to pay.

New Jersey Estate Tax: Repealed

New Jersey no longer has a state estate tax.

New Jersey Power of Attorney Laws

A durable POA allows someone to to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in New Jersey.

New Jersey Probate: An Overview

The basics of wrapping up an estate in New Jersey.

Probate Shortcuts in New Jersey

New Jersey offers a probate shortcut for "small estates." This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

Avoiding Probate in New Jersey

Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how New Jersey families can save time, money, and hassle

New Jersey's Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act

A new death with dignity law allows terminally ill patients to request aid in dying under certain conditions.

Burial and Cremation Laws in New Jersey

Here are some answers to common questions about post-death matters in New Jersey.

New Jersey Home Funeral Laws

Learn the rules that govern home funerals in New Jersey.