Legal Blog For Elder Law and Estate Planning In New Jersey

We are all accustomed to getting information through the internet. We can research virtually anyone and anything in a matter of minutes online. On top of this easy access to ...

Most people know the tragic story of Congressman Sonny Bono’s untimely death. Sonny died following a ski accident in which he hit a tree on January 5, 1998.  Sonny died ...

When we contribute money to a 529 College Savings plan for a friend or relative, we are giving them a gift. According to the current tax laws, we can give ...

An individual can give up to $13,000.00 a year in cash or assets tax free to as many people as he chooses under the current gift tax laws.  The annual ...

Trusts are not only for people who own businesses, or significant real property and complicated stock portfolios. Trusts have many uses and can be a smart estate planning tool for ...

Making donations to recognized charities can be a smart way to save on taxes while also providing funding to your favorite nonprofit organization.  In order to take full advantage of ...

December is a popular time for charities to make a year-end push for charitable donations to their organizations. December is typically considered a time when people feel more generous to ...

A woman in New Jersey had her bank account frozen because her daughter filed for bankruptcy.  How can this happen? The woman had a joint account with her husband and ...

If you have minor children of any age, you need to think about a plan for paying for college. Colleges vary greatly on tuition and fees. Undergraduate students at four ...

Estimating your income for 2011 and as much as possible for 2012 can help you plan a strategy to minimize tax consequences for both years.  If your income will likely ...