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One aspect of estate planning to consider is the taxes that your heirs will pay upon your death. Taxation can happen at various levels and in multiple ways. You should also plan with taxes in mind. One tax in New Jersey is the inheritance tax. This is a payment on the...
For many different reasons, isolation has become a significant problem for senior citizens in the U.S. recently. In fact, according to reporting from Consumer Affairs, 43% of Americans over the age of 60 claim to be lonely. Not only is this number sad, but it also...
When you set out to construct an estate plan, you do it with the intent that it will make things easier on your heirs after you die. Have you done enough to stop someone from coming in and challenging the will during probate? New Jersey law allows those with standing...
While it may seem unconscionable, elderly people often fall victim to abuse. This abuse can come from their family members, friends, or even the nursing home staff responsible for providing care. That is why you must understand the signs of elder abuse, which will...
If you have a child or other family member under your care with special needs, you may worry about how they will get the care they need if something ever happens to you. Due to a physical or mental incapacity, your loved one might need help with daily tasks, such as...
Not just anyone can fulfill the complex and time-consuming duties of an executor. This is why you need to take great care when selecting someone for this role. You want the right person with the right qualities. That person does not have to be a relative, either. But...
As the guardian of the estate for an incapacitated person, you will have several responsibilities that take time. Sometimes, you may even pay for things for the benefit of the protected person’s estate out of your own pocket. Although you agreed to serve in this role,...
Estate planning can benefit your family after you are gone by ensuring they receive your assets in the manner you see fit. However, this crucial legal process also offers benefits to you while you are still alive. For instance, a power of attorney provides another...
Every life contains various milestones that affect the course of our futures. Getting married, the birth of our children, the death of loved ones -- events like these make up our strongest memories and help define us as individuals. They can also make your estate plan...
Executors hold a lot of responsibility and need to accomplish a number of tasks. They act as a central figure to estate planning in general, performing crucial tasks. Thus, it is important to understand what executors do and how they manage in order to choose the best...
