24 04, 2018

The Most Challenging Estate Planning Issues May Surprise You

2018-05-27T17:04:28-04:00April 24th, 2018|

Earlier this year, a survey of estate planning professionals across a range of professions revealed that the biggest obstacle in the estate planning process isn’t taxes, legal requirements, or expense—it’s your family. More specifically, 44% of those surveyed by TD [...]

16 04, 2018

Benefits of a Charitable Remainder Trust

2018-04-16T13:36:18-04:00April 16th, 2018|

Even if you haven’t yet invested in estate planning, you’ve probably heard of Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs). When you visit your favorite non-profit’s website or receive a solicitation letter from your alma mater, you may see a pitch for the [...]

16 04, 2018

Estate Planning for Older Parents

2023-12-27T04:15:45-05:00April 16th, 2018|

A combination of advances in medical science, longer life spans, people marrying later, second marriages, and other factors mean that many Americans have children later in life than was the norm just a generation ago. In 2000, more than 23% [...]

10 04, 2018

5 Reasons to Avoid Probate (even in New Jersey)

2023-12-27T05:27:07-05:00April 10th, 2018|

When you hear about an alternative estate planning option such as a living trust, one of the key selling points mentioned is often that you can “avoid probate.” However, if you don’t know much about estate law, you may be [...]

3 04, 2018

Yes, You Need a Buy / Sell Agreement

2018-04-03T05:34:28-04:00April 3rd, 2018|

Losing a business partner or a member of a closely-held corporation is difficult in many ways, both emotional and practical. But, that transition can be much more difficult if the result of your partner’s death or departure is a stranger [...]

25 03, 2018

Five Estate Issues You Shouldn’t Tackle on Your Own

2023-12-27T04:28:07-05:00March 25th, 2018|

When you’re planning for your own future and providing for your loved ones, it is always beneficial to have the knowledgeable guidance of an experienced estate lawyer. Though forms and software abound to help you create documents, there’s no substitute [...]

14 03, 2018

Your Will

2020-02-07T12:44:18-05:00March 14th, 2018|

Your will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death. It also appoints a legal representative to carry out your wishes. However, the will covers only probate property. (Probate is the court process by which [...]

17 02, 2018

What are Non-Estate Assets (and Why Does it Matter?)

2018-02-17T14:18:56-05:00February 17th, 2018|

In New Jersey, as in most states, the traditional way to pass property after death is through a will. If the deceased did not have a will or make other arrangements, then most property passes through intestate succession. Though a [...]