Preparing a Will enables you to direct how and to whom your estate will be distributed once you’re gone. Your estate is comprised of your intangible personal property (including cash, IRA’s, ...
A critical part of estate planning involves identifying your beneficiaries, and specifying what they will inherit. Parents (particularly those who are widowed or divorced) often designate their children as beneficiaries. ...
Unfortunately, when a loved one dies, arguments may arise among the heirs to the estate (also known as the beneficiaries). One potential area of dispute may involve a commission due the Executor ...
Legal documents can be difficult to understand, containing unfamiliar words. In the case of Wills, certain key terms frequently cause confusion – specifically, Executor, Trustee, and Testamentary Guardian. We ...
We’ve all heard the adage, “You get what you pay for.” When it comes to getting “do it yourself” legal material off of the internet vs. seeing an attorney, this ...
Many of us accumulate assets over the course of our lives – assets such as a home, a business, stocks and bonds, jewelry, cars, and assorted other personal items of ...
You’re ready to do some estate planning – a Will perhaps, or a Trust-related matter. You need to find a lawyer. There are certainly many attorneys from whom to choose. ...
Married couples with children or other loved ones to whom they wish to leave assets should seriously consider including Credit Shelter Trusts in their Wills. Currently, in New Jersey, ...
A successful estate plan is built on the collaboration of several professions working together to ensure that your goals and wishes are properly implemented. Your team should include a CPA, ...
The current estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax laws are set to expire at the end of 2012. The President and Congress will have to decide whether they extend ...