On behalf of Ritigstein Law, LLC | Sep 25, 2019 | estate planning
Life is strange in so many ways, but perhaps the oddest part is when the role of parent and child seems to flip. As your parents age, you may notice that you begin doing more for them, just as they used to do for you in the past. This is a natural progression and how...
On behalf of Ritigstein Law, LLC | Sep 20, 2019 | estate planning
For many people in New Jersey, the largest and most valuable asset they own is real estate. When you create an estate plan, you probably take create care to ensure your real estate is covered. However, there are many details about including real estate in your estate...
On behalf of Ritigstein Law, LLC | Aug 21, 2019 | estate planning
There are a number of reasons that an adult in New Jersey may become unable to take care of his or her own matters. According to the New Jersey Courts, when an adult becomes incapacitated, a probate judge may appoint someone to take care of the individual’s needs....
On behalf of Ritigstein Law, LLC | Aug 19, 2019 | estate planning
Some in New Jersey have done their part to continue taking care of their families after they pass away. That said, creating an estate plan is one thing, but talking about that plan is something else entirely. Cadence Bank provides advice for those unsure of how to...
On behalf of Ritigstein Law, LLC | Jun 24, 2019 | estate planning
The person who creates a will, known as the “testator,” can outline exactly what they want to happen to their assets after they pass. A will can include any information someone wishes to pass on to loved ones about their property, but a few requirements...
On behalf of Ritigstein Law, LLC | May 31, 2019 | estate planning
Forbes recently published an article discussing the four most common myths about estate planning. One of those myths is that it is not necessary to revise an estate plan after establishing it. This myth was listed at number four, but it should have been at the top of...
On behalf of Ritigstein Law, LLC | Feb 14, 2019 | estate planning
Life can change in the blink of an eye. As such, it is pretty safe to assume that things can change a great deal over the course of several years, including a person’s financial situation. This can lead to an heir receiving a much smaller inheritance or even no...
On behalf of Ritigstein Law, LLC | Jan 31, 2019 | estate planning
Many people in New Jersey have an opinion on what end-of-life medical care they would like to receive when the time comes. There are a variety of legal documents that a person can execute through estate planning, to ensure these wishes are met. Two of these documents...
