Personal Attention And A Professional Approach
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...
Creating a comprehensive estate plan may seem complicated and overwhelming for some. Not only do you need to include the correct information and forms, it is critical that you customize the plan to fit your specific needs. You have many options on how to distribute...
Scam artists have grown increasingly sophisticated, and consumers of all ages are at risk. Nevertheless, the elderly are still particularly vulnerable because of factors such as cognitive decline or isolation. If you have an elderly loved one who may be at risk, you...
A will is, in many cases, the simplest, quickest and most affordable estate planning tool available. In spite of this, a huge number of people die intestate — without a will — each year. If you die without a will in New Jersey, the state’s intestate succession laws...
The transition to life in a nursing home can bring feelings of uncertainty and angst for anyone. Families that wish to ease their elderly loved ones' concerns about this significant life change can benefit from knowing some strategies to make the move more encouraging...
As you go about creating and implementing your estate plan so as to minimize your estate tax exposure and your heirs’ inheritance tax exposure, you likely think in terms of the federal taxes. You should not forget, however, that New Jersey taxes come into play as...
