I’m a Beneficiary to an Estate. How Does the Process Work?
Your spouse or surviving parent has died.. She had assets – a home, a car, stocks and bonds, checking and savings accounts, and personal items. Now what happens? The ...
Financial Planning Mistakes: Protecting Your Special Needs Child
Parents of special needs children can get overwhelmed by their children’s day-to-day needs. In turn, some really important matters may be overlooked. The biggest mistake families make is delaying estate ...
Inheritance and Taxes: Confusion Abounds
People are often confused regarding what taxes and other expenses must be paid out upon an individual’s death. Frequently, people believe that once a person passes away, the beneficiaries receive ...
Special Needs Children and Divorce Settlements
Divorce is hard enough under the best of circumstances. But, when special needs children are involved, the situation becomes even more complicated. While you and your spouse may be focused ...
Ignorance is Not Bliss in the Case of Financial Affairs
It’s frequently the case that when people get married one partner takes the lead on financial matters. Issues such as financial investments, life insurance, filing taxes, and planning for retirement ...
Unmarried Couples: Four Essential Estate Planning Tools
Millions of people in the United States are in committed relationships outside of marriage. While estate planning is important for everyone, it is particularly critical for unmarried partners. The story ...
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Help us celebrate the contributions of all people with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other disabilities by liking our page New Jersey Estate Planning Attorney. Please help us reach our ...
A Special Needs Trust for Special Needs Children
March is Developmental Disability Awareness month. If you’re the parent of a minor with special needs, this is a good time to take stock of estate planning provisions you’ve made ...
Estate Planning Family Discussions – Awkward But Necessary!
Many families have rules (spoken or unspoken) about what is and isn’t suitable for discussion. Such rules often concern issues pertaining to elder care and inheritance. The cautionary tale below ...
3 Estate Planning Tips When Preparing For Vacation
Just as you begin thinking about planning your next vacation, consider whether you are prepared if an emergency should arise. Give yourself plenty of time. Giving yourself plenty of time ...