Executor Problems You Can Avoid by Updating Your Estate Plan Regularly
Your estate plan is a set of crucial legal documents that outline your wishes for both the end of your life and after your passing. After you die, the executor ...
Do Executors Have Absolute Power? Understanding Their Limitations
An executor has the authority and responsibility to manage a decedent’s estate, gather the decedent’s assets, pay their remaining debts, and distribute those assets to beneficiaries and heirs. However, the ...
Trends in Elder Law: What Families Should Know in 2025
Elder law continues to shift, and 2025 brings several important changes that families in New Jersey should keep in mind. From Medicaid expansion to new tools for protecting seniors from ...
How New Tax Laws Affect Estate and Long-Term Care Planning
Planning for the future can feel overwhelming—especially when tax laws shift and impact the way we handle estate and long-term care decisions. Whether you’re looking to stay in your home ...
Creating a Living Trust: Why It’s Crucial for Solo Agers
More and more New Jersey residents are choosing to age independently. The freedom and flexibility of life without spouses or children has a flipside: it requires especially thoughtful estate planning. ...
Designating a Power of Attorney: Choices for Those Without Immediate Family
Making important decisions about your future is never easy, especially regarding who will manage your affairs if you cannot do so yourself. For many, choosing a power of attorney (POA) ...
Tax Responsibilities for Executors: What You Must Know
Being named an executor can feel like both an honor and a heavy burden. On the surface, it sounds like you’re just making sure a loved one’s final wishes are ...
Common Challenges Faced by Executors and How to Navigate Them
Stepping into the role of an executor can feel like diving into the deep end of estate law. At first, it might seem like a straightforward job—gather assets, pay debts, ...