Personal Attention And A Professional Approach
Perhaps your father, who recently died, is survived by his second wife who claims that he left everything to her except for small gifts of money to you and your sister. Did your father leave a will? You want to find out all you can, but certain information is only...
People might hear the phrase “elder law” or “elder lawyer” without fully understanding the range of services legal professionals who handle elder law matters provide. As New Jersey residents age, their legal needs change. An elder lawyer focuses on the needs of people...
In New Jersey, business owners and people of means who are thinking about their taxes should be prepared for every eventuality. This is especially true when lawmakers are considering raising taxes for various programs. Depending on the political viewpoint of those in...
There are many reasons a guardianship may be required. A disabled child may be approaching their 18th birthday and require special care once they become an adult. An adult may suffer an injury that prevents them from caring for themselves in some fashion. Or an...
Many residents in New Jersey have wealth that they would like to leave to their children or other close relatives. The problem many run into is that they know that these relatives are financially vulnerable people. The fortune that they hope will assist their relative...
When someone appoints you executor or personal representative over his or her New Jersey estate, you assume the responsibility of handling certain affairs on that party’s behalf. When that party dies, you must take certain steps when it comes to distributing that...
Individuals in New Jersey take the time to develop an estate plan as a way to protect heirs, prevent or ease the probate process and pass their property to the beneficiaries named in their will or trust. However, an estate plan can be complex and multifaceted. Even if...
It seems that as time goes on, you have more assets you cannot see than assets that you can see. Rather than deciding which beneficiaries will receive your movie collection and the stack of money in your safe, you likely have movies on a digital platform and money...
When a parent or other loved one dies in New Jersey and leaves a will behind, circumstances may arise where a named beneficiary, or someone not named as a beneficiary, tries to challenge its contents. There are only a few circumstances under which individuals might...
Trusts are not only for the extremely wealthy. According to CNN Money, there are many types of trusts used for estate planning purposes. Choosing the best type for your estate planning needs entails having knowledge on how each operates and what they offer estate...
