You may have come to a point in life where you’re thinking about the future, more specifically, thinking about the time that may come when your adult children live on without you. It’s understandable that you want to provide for their needs as much as possible while...
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Year: 2021
When is it legal for law enforcement to search your property?
One of the many important roles of law enforcement is to investigate criminal activity and apprehend the ones responsible for breaking the law. Part of this process involves the gathering and examination of evidence, yet there are strict laws surrounding how and when...
New driving habits point to troubling car accident trends
Road safety is only one of the many things that have seen significant changes since 2019. Because of adjustments in work schedules, virtual employment, online school and safety concerns, 2020 and the first part of 2021 saw a decrease in the number of drivers on New...
The benefits of implementing trusts in an estate plan
Each individual in New Jersey has specific and unique goals for their estate, both during his or her lifetime and after passing. When creating a plan for the future, it’s important to develop a strategy that allows you to protect assets and accomplish specific goals...
How can one avoid the probate process?
Settling a New Jersey estate can be a lengthy and complex process, especially if the estate must go through probate. During probate, the court oversees the process of paying remaining debts connected with the estate, distributing assets and more. It can take months or...
Unmarried adults have unique estate planning needs
Planning for the future can be a difficult task as one will have to make decisions on complex legal and financial matters. For adults with children and other heirs, their estate plans will contain provisions that account for what they want to happen to their personal...
Ensure the long-term success of your estate plan
The intent of having an estate plan is to ensure that one has control over certain factors in the future. This includes finances, medical care and even the distribution of assets after one’s death. Having an estate plan is a prudent step for every adult, regardless of...
Stepchildren, older parents and plans for the future
Most people consider estate planning a necessary tool that allows individuals to control what happens to property and assets after their death. While asset distribution is an important aspect of planning for the future, it also allows people to plan for health care...
Effective estate-planning strategies for single adults
Adults of all ages will benefit from considering their future legal and financial needs. It’s not always a pleasant process to think about what will happen after passing away, but it is important to do so in order to have control over certain things, like distribution...
Navigating the estate administration process
One of the most difficult aspects for a New Jersey family after the death of a loved one is settling his or her estate. There are certain things loved ones will have to do before the distribution of estate assets, and this can be a lengthy and potentially complex...