Experienced New Jersey Trusts and Estates Attorney

With 50 years of experience, attorney Meyer L. Rosenthal possesses in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estates issues, including:

Estate planning
We can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts, if beneficial to your estate.

Probate
We apply our extensive knowledge about the New Jersey probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. We assist executors and administrators in all steps of the process, including:

• Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
• Filing the will with the New Jersey probate court
• Closing and opening bank accounts
• Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
• Valuating the estate
• Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate
• Paying taxes and other debts
• Locating beneficiaries
• Hiring professionals and experts when necessary

Probate disputes
When disputes occur between beneficiaries, we successfully represent your interests. We have the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. As skilled mediators and litigators, we can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or diligently pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Contact a meticulous estate planning lawyer at Meyer L. Rosenthal
Call Meyer L. Rosenthal at 973-898-0500 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation.