Category: Estate Planning

Do Beneficiaries Have to Pay Taxes on Inheritance in New Jersey?

Posted by Lunar Local on May 20, 2025 | Estate Planning

Losing someone you love hurts, and worrying about tax bills only adds to the strain. At King Barnes in Northfield, our inheritance-tax attorneys, Richard M. King Jr. and Jeffrey P. Barnes, guide families from Atlantic City to Cape May through each step of settling an estate. We pair deep knowledge of New Jersey’s inheritance-tax rules…

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How Will a Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Naming a Spouse Be Changed by Divorce in New Jersey?

Posted by Lunar Local on May 20, 2025 | Estate Planning

Divorce reshapes every corner of your financial life, and a life-insurance policy is no exception. At King Barnes, our South Jersey life-insurance-and-divorce team, Richard M. King, Jr. and Jeffrey P. Barnes, guides clients through the critical task of matching beneficiary forms to post-divorce realities. We have helped families in Atlantic and Cape May Counties resolve…

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What Is the Difference Between Joint Tenancy and Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship?

Posted by Lunar Local on May 20, 2025 | Estate Planning

King Barnes attorneys guide Northfield families through joint property decisions every day. We combine deep knowledge of New Jersey real-estate, probate, and elder-law rules with a warm, client-first approach. Richard M. King, Esq. has practiced estate planning for decades, while Jeffrey P. Barnes, Esq. built his reputation handling complex real-estate titles. Together, our Northfield estate…

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Ocean City Chamber Of Commerce’s Business of the Week: King Barnes Law Group LLC 2025

Posted by Richard King on May 1, 2025 | Estate Planning

King Barnes Law Group LLC was featured as the Business of the Week by the Ocean City Chamber Of Commerce. King Barnes Law Group, LLC is a full-service Estate, Commercial and Real Estate law firm that provides honest, competent, and experienced legal services. Attorneys Richard M. King Jr. and Jeffrey P. Barnes, along with their…

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Navigating Probate and Fiduciary Disputes in New Jersey

Posted by TJ Mooney, Esq on April 21, 2025 | Estate Planning

Probate and fiduciary disputes often involve high emotions and significant legal complexities. These disputes can arise over wills, trusts, or the actions of fiduciaries tasked with managing an estate. Common issues include allegations of undue influence, mismanagement of assets, or disagreements among beneficiaries. In New Jersey, probate disputes are governed by the Surrogate’s Court and…

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