Probate

Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know

To help you get comfortable with estate planning, below are some important terms you should know as you think about your own estate plan.

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Sep 29
3 min

The Probate Attorney...

Does the Probate Attorney Represent the Personal Representative, the Estate, or the Beneficiaries? The answer to that question depends.

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Sep 15
2 min

I Just Want This Probate Finished!

Why does this Probate take so Long?! There are many reasons why the probate process takes so long. Here are five of the most common.

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Jul 23
3 min

Estate Planning is for You

Short of being utterly destitute, you have an estate, and planning for it helps to protect yourself, your family, and your loved ones.

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

May 4
5 min

Why Title Matters

Understanding how your real estate is owned, or “titled,” is necessary because this determines the extent of control you have over your real

Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance When You are Divorced

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

May 1
3 min

Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance When You are Divorced

If you are divorced, it is essential to make sure your plan works precisely the way you want. Every situation is unique, but we are here to

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse.

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Mar 24
2 min

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse.

In the majority of states and the District of Columbia, you cannot intentionally disinherit your spouse unless your spouse actually agrees

Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Feb 25
2 min

Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

Adding a child’s name to a bank account may be more of a hassle than it is worth.

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Nov 19, 2019
7 min

Death of a Loved One - Part II

Last month, I posted a brief overview of the steps to take after a loved one has died. I tried to be as sensitive as possible and not go ...

Myths We Tell Ourselves About Estate Planning

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Oct 29, 2019
5 min

Myths We Tell Ourselves About Estate Planning

Making the decision to move forward with the planning requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This thought can stop many

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Law Office of Robert P. Newman, P.C.

Estate Planning · Elder Law · Probate · Business Planning

Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know

The Probate Attorney...

I Just Want This Probate Finished!

Estate Planning is for You

Why Title Matters

Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance When You are Divorced

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse.

Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

Death of a Loved One - Part II

Myths We Tell Ourselves About Estate Planning