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...
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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...
Appraiser tries to lower estate tax by undervaluing paintings
When a New Jersey resident is the executor of an estate, there may be items that need to be appraised. It is important to choose an independent appraiser who does not have a conflict of interest. The person should not be someone who will benefit from the sale of the...
The importance of powers of attorne
When New Jersey residents get older, they should strongly consider having powers of attorney created. Powers of attorney provide trusted individuals the ability to make financial choices for another person in their stead. Depending on how a document is drafted, a...
Common estate planning problems to watch out for
Ideally, New Jersey residents should have estate plans in place to ensure that their final wishes will be carried out. A basic plan may include a will, a living trust and powers of attorney. However, it is important that an estate plan is constructed properly to avoid...
Executing a parent’s will
Individuals in New Jersey who have been named as an executor of a parent's will should be aware of what the role entails. Understanding the responsibilities is the first step in making sure that a parent's last wishes are correctly carried out. If it is possible,...
Nearly six in 10 U.S. adults don’t have a will
Most New Jersey residents know the importance of estate planning. However, a study shows that nearly 60 percent of U.S. adults do not have a will in place. In January, researchers from Princeton Survey Research Associates International asked 1,003 adults if they had...
Estate planning for end-of-life care
Elderly people in New Jersey sometimes need their children to help them manage their finances. Adult children are frequently put in charge of paying bills, making investment decisions or applying for benefits. If an elderly person is completely incapacitated, he or...


