Estate
Will
A will is a valuable tool in preserving your assets and providing for the future needs of your family. But wills must be skillfully drafted in order to protect your loved ones from costly disputes. And if disputes do arise, your lawyer must be able to provide skillful representation. If you need help preparing a will or are facing a will contest, the attorneys at John A. Manes Jr & Associates are here for you.
Making a Will Work for You
We handle a wide range of estate planning issues for clients in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. A good estate plan will be tailored to meet the individual needs of the individual.Some people need estate planning that addresses issues such as health care directives and durable powers of attorney.
Others require more complex documents that must account for the distribution of multi-faceted assets. Regardless of your estate planning needs, our attorneys will work with you personally to ascertain your goals and take the necessary legal steps to make them a reality.
Will Contests
Not every will is accepted at face value when it comes time for it to be executed. Contests over wills arise for a number of reasons, including:
- Claims the decedent was not of sound mind when signing the will
- Undue influence (claims someone took advantage of the decedent)
- Executor fraud
- Trustee fraud
Our lawyers are skilled in the estate and probate administration process and have handled many disputes over wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. We are prepared to help you reach an efficient and effective resolution to your will contest.