Family heirlooms carry sentimental value, and you want to ensure they pass down to the right people. Protecting these items in your estate plan helps preserve your legacy and avoid family disputes. Here’s how you can safeguard these treasures. Specify in your will You...
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What if I become incapacitated before creating an estate plan?
What happens when the unthinkable occurs and you can no longer speak for yourself? Who will make healthcare decisions aligned with your values? Who can access your accounts to settle bills or manage your business? Without proper incapacity planning, these questions...
What is a dynasty trust?
A dynasty trust is a long-term trust designed to protect your assets across multiple generations. It helps you keep wealth within your family while reducing estate taxes and protecting assets from creditors or lawsuits. This type of trust can last for many years,...
How can you minimize estate taxes in NJ?
Estate taxes can significantly reduce your estate’s value, especially in New Jersey, where the estate tax exemption is low. Fortunately, there are strategies to reduce these taxes and protect your wealth for future generations. Here’s how to minimize your estate tax...
Should you adjust your estate plan after a large inheritance?
Receiving a significant inheritance is a life-changing event that can have a major impact on your estate plan. It’s important to update your estate plan to account for this new wealth and ensure that your assets are properly protected. This blog explores how to adjust...
Are there tax issues when gifting assets during your lifetime?
Gifting assets during your lifetime can have tax consequences under both federal and New Jersey laws. Understanding these rules helps you avoid unexpected tax liabilities and ensures your gifts benefit recipients as intended. Federal gift tax rules The federal gift...
What is the role of a healthcare proxy, and why is it essential?
A healthcare proxy allows someone to choose another person to make medical decisions if they can't. This trusted person, called a healthcare agent, ensures doctors follow the patient’s wishes. Without a healthcare proxy, doctors may turn to family members for...
How does inheriting wealth affect your estate planning decisions?
Receiving a significant inheritance is a major life event that can have long-lasting effects on your financial future. This new wealth brings opportunities but also requires careful planning to protect it and ensure it aligns with your goals. Updating your estate plan...
Why do people use trusts?
Trusts are a popular tool in estate planning because they offer many benefits for managing and distributing assets. People use trusts for a variety of reasons. Understanding the advantages of trusts can help when planning your estate. Protecting assets for loved ones...
Does an estate plan save time?
An estate plan is a powerful tool that helps you manage your assets, secure your family’s future, and minimize stress for your loved ones after your passing. In New Jersey, where probate laws can be complex, having an estate plan in place not only saves time but also...