As a resident of New Jersey, you work hard to create and maintain your estate. It goes without say that you put the same care into your estate plan. Because of this, you want to have an executor that will carry out your estate management well. But should you choose a...
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Can I leave a handwritten or spoken will in New Jersey?
We have all seen films where a dying character makes last wishes on his or her deathbed — allotting wishes for how to distribute his or her possessions. If this is what you are planning, reevaluate now. In New Jersey, your family may honor your last wishes out of love...
Important considerations when choosing an executor
The executor role is one that requires a high degree of responsibility and thoroughness, so the decision about who to make yours should involve careful consideration. While you want to appoint someone you trust to be your executor, you also want to avoid alienating or...
Should I add my spouse to my LLC?
Limited liability corporations serve many purposes, but one of the most important is in the name. These business structures limit personal liability of the members of the LLC. If you are considering adding your spouse to your company's list of owners, liability would...
How can you customize a trust for irresponsible adult children?
As a parent, it may be important for you to leave an inheritance for your children. Most parents agree that young adults and minor children do not know how to spend an inheritance wisely. What about older adult children? Parents of adult children understand that...
QTIP trusts and blended families
People who want to create or review their estate plan will always want to do so with an eye on their current situation and any changes that may have taken place or that may be on the horizon. These changes may pertain to their assets or debts, such as the purchase of...
Financial planning for kids with special needs
Parents often joke that their children form the foundation of their retirement plans. They invest in their lives and build them up to be great and successful people so they can take care of them when they are old. In many instances, this is precisely what happens. ...
How does an estate plan help your business?
When you own a business, there are a lot of considerations. One consideration that some owners forget about is the estate plan. You know that you need an estate plan for your personal life, but does it help your business? According to Huffington Post, if you spent...
Detailing New Jersey’s intestate succession guidelines
When a loved one dies in Bridgewater, it is natural for you and others to have concerns over the distribution of their estate. Your hope is that they stipulated how they wanted their various assets and properties distributed in a will. Yet what if they did not? Many...
What are some common estate planning errors?
Estate planning is often a daunting process, and you may avoid or postpone it because you do not know where to begin. The American Association of Retired Persons reports that this is a common issue and that 60 percent of adults in the United States do not have an...
