Having an estate plan is crucial for anyone with assets to pass along after their death. However, creating the plan is just the first step. After that, it is equally important to keep the plan up to date. But how does a person know when to update their plan? Facing...
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Should I share my estate plan with my children?
Parents putting together or revising their estate plans often wonder if they should share details of their estate plans with their adult children. Often, children are the beneficiaries or among the beneficiaries of their parents’ estate, so it seems natural to let...
What can you do to make your will more sustainable?
Having a will is an excellent way to provide long-term clarity and protection for the people you love. However, it will take time and some adjustments to get your will to a point where it will provide sustainable support. The strategy you use to create a will and the...
What should you address in your living will?
A living will is a legal document that specifies the types of medical treatments you would like to undergo if you find yourself in a position where you cannot make decisions. This document also details your preferences regarding end-of-life and life-prolonging...
3 documents to include in a simple estate plan
Many New Jersey residents fail to make estate plans, and they often cite the same reasons for failing to do so. Some people do not bother creating an estate plan because they feel as if they lack sufficient assets and therefore do not need to do so. Others neglect to...
What does being of sound mind mean?
A will often serves as a central piece of an estate plan. It often serves as one of, if not the first, testamentary document that ends up drafted. Some restrictions exist when New Jersey adults set about making their own will. For example, in order for the state to...
Ensuring compliance with your end-of-life medical decisions
Thinking of end-of-life plans is never a pleasant subject. As difficult as it may be, it is a topic you should consider and discuss with your loved ones. An advance healthcare directive is a written document that states your wishes regarding medical treatment if you...
What rights do family members have over a guardianship?
The court makes decisions about who will serve as a guardian. It also monitors and watches over the guardianship. But the court does not see everyday happenings. It cannot see everything that goes on. But family members will be privy to the regular interactions and...
For seniors, isolation and undue influence can go together
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...
How do you fund and use a special needs trust?
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...









