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Wills and Estate Administration
Wayne Estate Planning Lawyer
Passaic Wills and Trusts Lawyer
The right estate plan can help you distribute your assets, honor your wishes and simplify the administration process for your family. With so many options available, you want an attorney who can explain your options and help you develop a comprehensive estate plan tailored to your needs.
We are the Law Offices of Louis B. Chapman. We are a Wayne and Teaneck wills and trusts and estate planning firm. For more than 30 years we have helped clients from all walks of life with their estate planning concerns. Having built a practice based on referrals, our clients know they can come to me for both their estate planning and estate administration concerns.
The Right Will to Help You Protect Your Family From an Unpredictable Legal Process
Every person should have an estate plan that can protect his or her rights. Dedicated to helping everyday people with simple and complex concerns, we can help you explore your full range of options. A good estate plan will do more than just line up a way to distribute your assets. It will also set up a plan for your medical and financial decisions if you are no longer able to make those decisions yourself. We will use the following tools to help you achieve your objectives:
Wills and will contest litigation
Living wills
Testamentary trusts
Powers of attorney
Health care directives
Hand-tailored wills in accordance to your religious convictions
In addition to our estate planning services, we also help New Jersey families through the estate administration process. Whether you have an in-depth estate plan to follow or you have to go through the probate process, we will be there for you every step of the way.
Estate Administration Services
Following the death of a loved one, dealing with the legal affairs of the financial estate is often confusing, frustrating and emotional. At a time when you should be remembering your beloved parent or grandparent fondly, you have creditors calling and legal matters to deal with.
Wherever you are in the United States, if one of your loved ones died in New Jersey, or has real estate in New Jersey, our law firm offers services to handle every detail of the probate process and estate administration. From closing down business contracts to negotiating with creditors and settling disputes about the will, we will ensure that all legal loose ends are tied up neatly. We offer responsive, compassionate services at a reasonable fee.
* Free Initial Phone Consultation
With offices located in Wayne and Teaneck, we represent clients in communities and jurisdictions throughout Northern New Jersey. Our offices are open weekdays from 9 to 5:30. We also offer evening and Sunday appointments by special arrangement. Offering competitive rates and a low-fee structure, we want to make sure you have access to the counsel you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Wills & Estate Administration Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a will if I don’t have many assets?
Yes. A will allows you to name beneficiaries, appoint an executor, and ensure your wishes are followed. Without one, New Jersey law determines how your estate is distributed.
What is estate administration?
Estate administration is the legal process of managing and distributing a loved one’s assets after death. Our firm provides compassionate guidance to help families navigate this process during a difficult time.
Can you help after a loved one has passed away?
Yes. We assist executors and families with probate, estate administration, and related legal matters to ensure everything is handled properly and efficiently.
Office Hours
M-F – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
Wayne Office (Main Office)
73 Mountain View Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Ph: 973-696-9600
Fax: 973-305-5800
Teaneck Office
141 Ayers Court Ste. 1B Teaneck, NJ 07666
Ph: 201-833-4500
Fax: 973-305-5800