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

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 [...]

Federal Estate Tax Exemption Increases, but Tax Planning is Still a Must

New Jersey residents got relief from state estate taxes earlier this year. After a multi-year step-down process, state estate taxes were wholly eliminated for those who died on or after January 1, 2018. Now, the federal government has raised the [...]

Steps to Take When a Loved One Dies

When a loved one dies, administrative details are usually the furthest thing from your mind. But, there is a lot to be done, from planning a funeral to making important notifications. Some of these tasks will typically be carried out [...]

Choosing a Personal Representative for Your Estate

When you prepare a will in New Jersey, you’ll choose a personal representative to handle administration of your estate. You will typically also choose a successor, in case the personal representative you chose is unable or unwilling to fulfill the [...]

Protect Yourself with a Financial Power of Attorney

It may not be immediately obvious how giving another person the potential to control your bank accounts and financial transactions will protect you. Granting someone else financial power of attorney may feel risky. In fact, there are risks associated with [...]

End-of-Life Care Decision Making

Just as we create estate plans for our eventual demise, we also need to plan ahead for the possibility that we will become sick and unable to make our own medical decisions. Medical science has created many miracles, among them [...]

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