2016 Newsletter
2016 Newsletter
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2016 Newsletter
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...
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...
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...
In order to ensure that your assets reach your intended beneficiaries, it is important to understand the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Many people believe their wills have the final say in who gets their assets after they die. However, this is not...
When popular actor Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away early in February at the age of 46, he left behind a multi-million dollar estate and a will that was nearly 10 years old. While many people may think nothing of securing their estate planning documents in a safe...
Few modern day artists have the same notoriety as Andy Warhol. The artist, who died in 1987 and was known for his key role in the Pop Art movement, was enmeshed in celebrity culture. As a result, he knew many famous individuals, from Liza Minnelli to Farah Fawcett....
Do you contribute financial resources for the care of a child, parent, friend or other loved one with special needs? Have you thought about how that care will continue after you pass away? If not, then you are definitely not alone. Many people, regardless of whether...
With the economic downturn of the past few years finally starting to turn around, attention is finally returning to an important but oft-overlooked financial planning issue: the impact of estate taxes. Estate tax rates can, depending on the assets of a person's...