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...
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The importance of a funeral planning declaration
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...
Elements of an estate plan for entrepreneurs
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...
Reasons to use an irrevocable trust
An irrevocable trust may be an effective estate planning tool for New Jersey residents. It is called an irrevocable trust because the terms cannot be changed once the trust has been create. An individual may either create such a trust during his or her lifetime or use...
Why unmarried couples may need estate plans
People in New Jersey who live with a partner but are not married could risk losing their shared assets if the partner dies. Furthermore, unmarried partners legally do not have a right to make medical decisions on behalf of each other. However, creating an estate plan...
The responsibilities of a trustee
Understanding the duties of a trustee may help New Jersey residents who are creating an estate plan that includes a trust select the right person for this job. A trustee is the person who is responsible for overseeing the trust. Managing the trust, investing the...
Estate planning for second marriages
New Jersey residents who get married for the second time should be aware of the estate planning and financial issues that can arise. The complications that are created by blended families can easily get out of hand. If there are commingled assets and incomes in a...
Including a Letter of Final Wishes in a will
New Jersey residents may be familiar with a non-legal estate planning document known as a Letter of Final Wishes. This document provides a way for the testator to express their wishes pertaining to important personal issues not stated in the will. When writing an LFW,...
How to handle your estate planning issues
When it comes to your financial goals regarding your retirement and leaving your assets to your family in case you should become incapacitated or die, you probably want to be prepared in the best way possible. For this reason, our New Jersey attorneys work hard to...
Dealing with social media accounts after someone has died
Many individuals living in New Jersey and all over the world have social media accounts. People of all ages use platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to stay connected with friends and loved ones and as a source of news. However, once someone passes away, his or her...


