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Can Trusts Be Contested in New Jersey?

Posted by KingBarnes, LLC on June 15, 2025 | Estate Planning

Yes. New Jersey law lets certain interested parties ask a court to set aside, correct, or police the terms of a trust, but only on limited grounds and within tight deadlines. Below we answer the questions our clients most often ask and explain how the Northfield trust-litigation attorneys at KingBarnes guide families through these difficult…

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3 Types of Power of Attorney Explained

Posted by KingBarnes, LLC on June 15, 2025 | Estate Planning

Estate planning protects the people you love before a crisis happens. At KingBarnes, Northfield estate-planning attorney Richard M. King and Atlantic County elder-law attorney Jeffrey P. Barnes guide families through that process every day. We have spent decades drafting Powers of Attorney (POAs) that let clients keep bills paid, decisions made, and stress levels low….

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How to Choose a Good Trustee

Posted by KingBarnes, LLC on June 15, 2025 | Estate Planning

KingBarnes sits at 2600 New Road in Northfield, minutes from Tilton Road and the Garden State Parkway. Richard M. King and Jeffrey P. Barnes have spent decades guiding South Jersey families through trusts and estates. Our Northfield trust lawyers listen first, tailor every document, and stay accessible long after the ink dries. Choosing a trustee…

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KingBarnes, LLC Recognized by Best Of Jersey Shore for 2025

Posted by KingBarnes, LLC on May 23, 2025 | STAFF

We’re thrilled to share that KingBarnes, LLC has been recognized once again as one of the Best of the Jersey Shore for 2025! This honor reflects the continued trust of our clients and the unwavering dedication of our team. This year, we proudly took home Gold in three categories: 🥇 Best Estate Law (2024, 2025)…

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

Posted by KingBarnes, LLC 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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