At its core, an estate plan is about your family. This collection of documents helps people organize their assets, draft trusts, assign power of attorney and name beneficiaries. Though parents have the best intentions in mind with their planning, some of their heirs...
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Strategies for minimizing the risk of estate litigation
Nobody wants the death of a loved one to turn into a family feud among the survivors, but money can do strange things to people. As well as you know your relatives, you will never know for sure that one of your family members might not object to the way your assets...
Is it time for a guardianship for your special needs loved one?
Most adults have the legal authority to handle their own affairs. They work jobs, pay rent or a mortgage and maintain their own household. When they need medical care, they decide what to do after looking into all of their options. Still, there are adults who are not...
A shrinking estate tax exemption?
2017 ushered in an era of massive tax cuts, including a close to $12 million individual exemption. However, now, with an economy reeling, exploding government deficits, and political winds suggesting a changing regime federally, we need to concern ourselves with the...
Three things everyone should know when creating an estate plan
A proper estate plan can keep your loved ones from guessing your intentions when you are no longer able to answer their questions. It can also ensure that your loved ones received precisely what you mean for them to have. If you do not have an estate plan, it is hard...
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Three tips to prepare for meeting an estate planning attorney
New Jersey residents can take these steps to ease the estate planning process. Estate plans are beneficial for a number of reasons. These plans can be tailored not just for the distribution of assets, but can also provide advantages during the creator’s lifetime. This...
Contesting a will in New Jersey based on undue influence
Sometimes suspicious circumstances in the execution of a will give rise to claims of improper control and influence over the testator. When someone writes and executes a will to direct who will inherit his or her property at death, it is seen as a smart thing to do to...
In estate planning, the more time, the better
Estate planning involves much more than just executing a last will and testament. Read on for strategies for avoiding probate. Older Americans may hesitate to broach the subject of wills, trusts, elder care, retirement expenses and end-of-life concerns for a variety...