Estate Planning

As your parents age you may have taken on the role of their caretaker. While you have good intentions as a caretaker, some family members may not think so if they are unhappy with their inheritance. They may accuse you of exerting “undue influence,” over your parent’s...

Many New Jersey families have one or more members who are disabled according to the criteria established by the Social Security Administration. Both the Federal government and the state of New Jersey have established financial assistance programs for these disabled...

There are many advertisements on the Internet for do-it-yourself estate planning. These ads are certainly tempting because they claim you can get the essentials done on your own for less money. However, do-it-yourself estate planning is generally not going to result...

One of the main purposes of a trust is to protect the assets in the trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Unfortunately, sometimes beneficiaries can get into financial trouble that threatens the integrity of the trust. An estate plan that includes a spendthrift...

Gifting can be an incredibly satisfying part of estate planning. By gifting assets during your lifetime, you get the enjoyment of seeing what your loved ones do with this part of their inheritance. One concern you may have about gifting, however, is whether these...

In New Jersey, people who have taken the initiative and created an estate plan might want to change it as the need arises. In some instances, the entire will could be a revoked. This is often done by simply destroying it or having it destroyed under the person – the...

Dogs and cats are friendly, funny creatures that provide us with companionship and unconditional love. We provide our pets with the best care possible, but have you ever thought about what would happen to your beloved pet if you pass away? Many people in Bridgewater...

It will come as no surprise that the selection of a guardian for your children is an important decision parents will not take likely. It is helpful to know what to consider when making such a significant designation that can help estate planners choose wisely when...

It was not long ago that New Jersey residents who were creating an estate plan and wanted to protect their investments were thinking about concrete assets like real estate, automobiles, collectibles and cash. As time passed, however, different forms of currency have...

Estate planning covers much more than just preparing and executing a will. Bridgewater residents can take proactive steps to protect their interests and assets for the future and their beneficiaries by fully understanding the scope of estate planning decisions they...