Personal Attention And A Professional Approach
If you need to engage in estate litigation, you should have some legal standing in the case. In essence, this means you stand to gain or lose something in the court system. In the case of a will contestation, one of the most common instances of estate litigation, your...
Becoming the carer of a parent with dementia, Alzheimer's or other disability may be a tough choice to make. Do you want the responsibility of making all the medical and financial decisions? A guardianship happens when New Jersey's Probate part of the Superior Court...
When a parent grows old and physically or mentally infirm, the adult children of the family may need to consider forming a guardianship to protect that elder from harm and fraud. This is a common occurrence and the American Association of Retired Persons notes that of...
Most people planning their estates are trying to avoid probate court. Given that probate can take a very long time and is a public process, it makes sense why many people find the idea distasteful. However, some gambits to avoid probate cause more problems than they...
A successful estate plan requires the completion of several essential documents. Individuals should keep these important papers in a safe place and update them as necessary. Major life changes such as a marriage, divorce, children or a large inheritance often...
As your loved one grows older, you may start worrying about how you can protect them from the dangers of aging. Seniors are more susceptible to the machinations of others, especially those they rely on for support. They have a higher risk of suffering from undue...
It might be easy to put off estate planning because it sounds complicated. Knowing the difference between trusts may help you understand what you want and also show you the benefit of getting trusts established sooner rather than later. There are multiple types of...
Losing your spouse is traumatizing and often changes your whole life. Finding out after the death that your spouse did not adequately provide for you in his or her will can be devastating. Regardless of the reason behind the decision, you may wonder if it is possible...
As a New Jersey resident, you may create a will, bequeathing your assets to family members, friends and charities. However, that may leave them subject to the inheritance tax, which can become costly. However, you can take steps that minimize or avoid the tax...
When special-needs children turn 18, they become legal adults. While some adult children may be capable of living independently, others may need assistance. In some situations, parents may need to establish guardianship for their children. Not all special-needs adults...
