Do It Yourself Legal Matters
In these economic times, people are constantly looking for ways to save money and some are choosing to more things themselves rather than hire a professional. You might decide you ...
Benefits of a Living Trust
Benefits of a Living Trust A living trust offers protection in cases of incapacity. The grantor of a living trust places property in the trust. The grantor designates a trustee ...
Do We need a Trust in our Estate Plan?
People often call us looking for a trust. Many times people think they need a trust because a friend told them they need a trust, or because they read it ...
Planning Ahead Eases Stress of Losing a Loved One
You Need an Estate Plan One of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones is an estate plan. Imagine the chaos of dividing a home, all the furnishings, ...
What is a Living Trust?
A living trust is another name for a revocable trust, that is a trust established by the grantor who funds the trust with assets and which allows the grantor the ...
Revocable Trusts vs. Irrevocable Trusts
As the names suggest, a revocable trust can be modified, amended and/or revoked by the grantor at any time whereas an irrevocable trust cannot be revoked by the grantor, ever. The ...
Beneficiary Proceeds Controlled by Ex-Spouse
When a couple divorces there are many documents which need to be changed. Bank accounts need to be separated, your last will and testament likely needs to be changed assuming ...
Contemplating Divorce? Consider the Rules as to Changing the Beneficiary of a Life Insurance Policy in New Jersey
A designated beneficiary receives the proceeds of a life insurance policy upon the death of a decedent. The owner of a life insurance policy can change the designated beneficiary by ...
Prenuptial Agreements: An Asset Protection Planning Tool Before You Say “I do” a Second Time
Premarital or Prenuptial Agreement A prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement or an ante nuptial agreement) is a contract between spouses which is made before the marriage. The ...
Prenuptial Agreements: Not Just for the Rich and Famous
Agreements can be made between spouses before the marriage which lay out the terms of property division in the event of a divorce. Most couples don’t want to think about ...