Incapacity planning is an important overall part of the estate planning process. It ensures the estate planner will be taken care of according to their wishes if they become incapacitated and are unable to handle their own financial affairs or direct their own medical...
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When should people update their estate plan?
Planning for one’s future in New Jersey is important. It is important to plan for events that may occur and to ensure that they will be protected if unexpected events occur. It is also important that people plan for one’s death. This is typically done through estate...
The mechanics of a special needs trust in New Jersey
New Jersey families with a member who is disabled and cannot work face a troubling conundrum: many government programs, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, pay significant monetary benefits to disabled persons, but eligibility for these benefits depends...
Important documents to include in an estate plan
It is difficult to think about the future when the present is so unexpected. Nonetheless, individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere should take the time to consider what they want for their future and what can be done now to protect it, especially when it comes to their...
Do I need an estate plan? (Part 2)
During our current economic climate, estate planning has become a hot topic. Indeed, last week, we analyzed several factors that may mean that one needs to craft an estate plan. And, this week, we will go over additional considerations. Estate size The most talked...
Do you need an estate plan?
Many Haddonfield area residents don’t think about estate planning until they’ve reached the age of retirement. This can be a mistake, though, as nearly everyone should have some sort of estate plan in place. What are the life stages where a person should consider an...
What are some considerations to think about when estate planning?
When preparing an estate plan, the estate planner should think thoughtfully and carefully about what they would like their estate plan to achieve and do for them and their loved ones. They should also be familiar with how an estate plan can help them accomplish their...
Avoid these three estate planning mistakes
Developing an estate plan can be a challenging task. It forces individuals to make uncomfortable decisions centered around their own mortality. For this reason, many people hurry through the process and then try to ignore the documents. Failing to update various...
What happens when a trademark is infringed?
Between 50 to 70% of people across the country do not have a will. Many New Jersey residents who fall into this category may think they don’t need a will, but this could not be farther from the truth. Regardless of one’s wealth level, they most likely have some assets...
Remarrying New Jersey couples need to consider estate planning
When a New Jersey couple decides to get remarried they probably don’t consider the importance of estate planning. Generally, considering one’s assets and other important matters after their death is usually the farthest thing from an engaged couple’s mind. However, if...
