Estate Planning

Undue influence may lead loved ones to make choices not in line with their true intentions. In the realm of estate planning, it is important to be aware of signs that might indicate the presence of this problem. Part of this includes shedding light on the importance...

Your last will and testament allows you to ensure the carrying out of your final wishes. It is your vehicle for putting in place measures for your loved ones' care. However, it is not uncommon for disputes to arise regarding estates of both small and large value. By...

Relationships come in many different forms, and not all couples choose marriage. If you are in a committed partnership but are not married, it is important to consider the distribution of your assets should something unexpected happen. Leaving assets to an unmarried...

When you appoint someone the executor over your New Jersey estate, you give that party several specific responsibilities. Typically, it is the executor’s job to close out financial accounts, inventory assets and notify and distribute those assets to your intended...

Your New Jersey estate plan does not have to be complex to prove effective, but there are certain elements most estate plans should include. A durable power of attorney, also called a financial power of attorney, is one such element, and there are certain things to...

Many people in New Jersey wait to create an estate plan until they experience a major life event, such as a marriage or the birth of a child. However, having an estate plan helps you maintain control over several key aspects of your life, regardless of whether you...

During your estate plan, you have to choose your executor. According to CNBC, your executor is the person who makes sure that medical professionals, families, friends and the legal system honor your wishes when you die. Choosing an executor is a critical part of the...

The executor of your estate will hold the most important position. This is why it is crucial to determine in advance what person you want carrying these duties. But to do that, you need a good handle on what those duties are in the first place. Exactly what sort of...

A New Jersey estate plan helps you maintain control over your health and financial affairs. It may also help you accomplish a wide range of specific objectives. While virtually all New Jersey estate plans include wills, state residents are increasingly recognizing the...

Having a New Jersey estate plan in place helps you maintain control over your financial, medical and personal affairs. It may also lead to other benefits, such as your beneficiaries getting their hands on what you leave behind faster than they would otherwise....