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How do i keep my estate from going to my sister

Asked on Mar 21st, 2014 on Wills and Probate - New Jersey
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I have no family of my own anymore, only a sister and her family and we are estranged. I would like to know how to keep her & her family from inheriting my estate. I have charities that I would like to give what I have to. But how would they know when I passed on, my sister would claim next of kin immediately I am sure.
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Adoptions Attorney serving Sparta, NJ at Laddey, Clark & Ryan
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YOu can express your intentions regarding your Estate in a Will and it will be honored as long as it complies to Probate Law.  As long as the Will is valid, your sister will not have a successful challenge to it.  Next of kin claims are only valid if there is no Will
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 3:27 PM

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