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Individuals who face temporary or permanent incapacity due to an injury, illness or similar condition are highly vulnerable and exposed to various abuses. Guardians have a crucial role in keeping an adult ward safe from physical abuse, financial abuse and undue...
In estate planning, testators are free to modify their wills, especially when changes in circumstances warrant the modification, such as acquiring new property or welcoming a new member to the family. In New Jersey, testators can revise their wills by creating a...
An argument among your relatives over how to medically treat you after you become incapacitated could become a messy affair. Worse, you may be in no position to express your desires. This makes it essential to use a living will to describe what you would want in...
Long-term care has become part of the senior population’s life planning to ensure their care and financial protection. However, some elders can no longer decide for themselves, which can be due to mental incapacity or simply old age. When this happens, children...
Managing your assets after you pass away is integral to estate planning. If you are charitable, you may want to consider giving back to your community after you pass. One way to do this is by establishing a charitable trust. This type of trust can reduce some taxes...
Losing a loved one is never easy. It can be even more difficult when you disagree with the appointed guardian in the estate of your deceased loved one. This can lead to complicated feelings and tricky legal situations. If you feel that the appointed guardian is not...
Inheritance can be a mixed blessing when a significant portion of it goes towards paying taxes. If you are planning your estate in New Jersey, you need to understand how your decisions can impact the tax burden on your heirs. Thoughtful estate planning can help to...
One of the most important parts of getting your estate in order is choosing who you want as your executor. Thinking about your family and friends can give you important clues about whether or not they would fulfill this role well or not. By learning more about the...
A fiduciary is someone a person entrusts with managing their assets and affairs. In estate planning, this is typically the executor or trustee, the person designated to settle the person's estate and fulfill their wishes according to their will or estate plan. The...
With an estate plan, you can determine who receives your wealth and property, bypassing intestacy laws that may dictate the distribution otherwise. It provides peace of mind, control and protection for you and your loved ones. However, there are situations where the...
