Music legend James Brown died just about 12 years ago on Christmas Day in 2006. He had an estate plan in place, but this did not stop estate litigation from happening. His estate has yet to be distributed as there are unresolved issues that various members of his...
Personal Attention And A Professional Approach
Month: October 2018
Should you forget planning a will if you’re not wealthy?
If you are like many residents of New Jersey and elsewhere, you might assume that estate planning is only for the rich. However, there are many reasons to plan a will, regardless of how much of a nest egg you have saved up and how many--or few--assets you have to...
Who pays for estate litigation?
After a loved one dies, it is a common goal to want to get through the estate administration process in New Jersey as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, you may find yourself dealing with estate litigation if anyone in your family questions your loved one's estate...
New Jersey estate planning: Review your beneficiaries lately?
Designating beneficiaries on financial accounts and in an estate plan is just part of preparing for the future. One's assets need to go somewhere when one passes on; who wouldn't want a say in who should get them? Unfortunately, many people in New Jersey believe that...
Why consider estate planning? Here are a few reasons
Most New Jersey residents have a lot on their plates daily. Family and work obligations leave little time for much else. There is one thing that many people really should think about prioritizing, though, and that is taking the time to do some estate planning. Why?...
Tax planning: Why do I need to do it?
Taxes, taxes and more taxes. Whether one resides in New Jersey or elsewhere, taxes are a big part of life. The only way to escape taxes is through death, but even then one's family may be left holding the bag, so to speak. This is where tax planning comes into play....









