Probate

A Child Has Died - What to Do?

This article will focus on the financial and legal aspects of dealing with a child’s death.

Feb 9
3 min

Joint Tenancy: A Double-Edged Sword

Be wary of the "simple fixes"! There are many ways to own your assets. When you die, it is only natural that you want your family to...

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Sep 29, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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

Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Feb 25, 2020
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

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Oct 15, 2019
4 min

A Loved One Has Died - What Now?

There are some steps that should be taken soon after the loss of your loved one, although most things do not need to be done immediately. We

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

Estate Planning · Elder Law · Probate · Business Planning

A Child Has Died - What to Do?

Joint Tenancy: A Double-Edged Sword

The Probate Attorney...

I Just Want This Probate Finished!

Estate Planning is for You

Why Title Matters

Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

Death of a Loved One - Part II

Myths We Tell Ourselves About Estate Planning

A Loved One Has Died - What Now?

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