When it comes to estate planning, it may be easy for many to overlook the increasing number of transactions that are done online, financial or otherwise. Once someone is deceased, his or her online accounts live on, whether they are for automatic bill payment, digital...
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New Jersey readers could learn Gandolfini estate planning lesson
When it comes to planning for the future, estate planning is one of the most important areas for New Jersey residents to consider. Ensuring that property, assets, valuables and other important items are secured for the future can help individuals be sure that their...
Revocable trusts: How New Jersey residents can avoid scams
Many in New Jersey may be interested in drafting a revocable trust as a way of avoiding probate. While these trusts are popular and provide a lot of flexibility, anyone interested in drafting one must take care to avoid scams. Trusts that are not drafted or funded...
How important are powers of attorney in health and New Jersey?
How many times do people think to themselves that they should plan ahead for possible unforeseen events but yet never seem to get around to doing so? One of the most important yet often neglected details is having in place official powers of attorney especially...
Pet trusts protect pets when their owners pass away
Most states, including New Jersey, recognize that pets are "living property" and they may be provided for in the event of the owner's incapacitation or death. As such, pet trusts are being used by many people to ensure that their pets are taken care of in the event...
Estate planning can help avoid future problems during probate
It is always difficult after a loved one passes away. Not only can it be emotionally difficult it can also be challenging to administer the estate the loved one has left behind. Even with proper estate planning preparations estate administration can be confusing for...
Why wills form the foundation of all estate planning
For many in New Jersey, the need to address estate planning matters is easily ignored or downplayed. Some feel that they simply do not have enough assets to bother with the process, others avoid the matter because they are uncomfortable acknowledging their own...
How to avoid common estate planning mistakes
In one of our previous blog posts we discussed the benefits of estate planning for New Jersey residents. While there are many advantages of creating an estate plan before it's too late, individuals should be aware of the most common estate planning mistakes and learn...
What are the different types of trusts in estate planning?
Trusts have become a common part of estate planning for many people. Before you create a trust, it is important to understand the different types of trusts and how to decide which one to have. The different types of trusts commonly used in estate planning are...
Stop procrastinating and create a will
Estate planning is an essential part of planning for your retirment but it is also important to take advantage of the benefits of estate planning before you get older. Many people don't think about creating a will until it's too late. Unfortunately, this can have...


