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A New Jersey resident who is creating an estate plan might think primarily of putting together a strategy that will pass assets on to loved ones. However, making a plan that covers potential incapacitation is another important aspect of estate planning. Many seniors...
Legacy planning involves much more than assigning beneficiaries for money and other assets after death. Although legacy planning is often used interchangeably with estate planning, the two are different. Estate planning is something New Jersey residents do when they...
After people in New Jersey have completed their estate plans, it is important that they review them regularly. It is especially important for people to review and change their estate plans when they decide to get divorced so that they don't accidentally leave their...
Some New Jersey couples might think that if they do not have children, they do not need an estate plan. However, estate plans are not just for passing on wealth to the next generation. They can also help protect people and allow them to decide what becomes of their...
New Jersey residents should never be pressured into signing a power of attorney document. In fact, it may be a sign of fraud for another person to pressure someone to take that step. As a general rule, those who aren't ready to delegate financial duties to another...
New Jersey residents may want to consider planned giving as part of their estate plan. Planned giving refers to arranging a donation to charity while a person is still alive. Planned giving can offer a number of benefits to donors, charities and beneficiaries. Planned...
Parents in New Jersey and elsewhere will ideally create an estate plan that takes into account the needs of their children. Doing so may be more important if a child has special physical, mental or emotional needs. This is because a properly crafted plan may allow a...
New Jersey adults of all ages should think about having some basic estate planning documents in place. Even people who are in their 20s may benefit by drafting these documents because unexpected accidents or illnesses can occur. There are several types of estate...
When New Jersey residents are making their estate plans, they may not include what they want their final arrangements to be. Traditionally, the final arrangements were included in a person's will. However, those who have specific desires should prepare a funeral...
Many entrepreneurs in Hunterdon County rely in large part on the income of their businesses. Since this income is responsible for sheltering the family, feeding them and providing a consistent standard of living, protecting the business is a necessity that shouldn't...
