State Senator Peter J. Barnes III introduced a common sense bill to the State Legislature that will simplify the process of removing an executor, trustee, or other fiduciary of an estate in NJ.Read More…
A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision about NJ police and firefighters and special needs trusts affects how survivor benefits are passed on. The Court ruled (4-2) in favor of allowing policeRead More…
Estate planning is complicated, and it’s easy to make estate planning mistakes without realizing it. Here are some common mistakes people make when planning their estate: Not having a will, or havingRead More…
We tend to think of estate planning as an activity reserved for older adults facing the end of their lives, but it’s equally important to create appropriate estate planning documents forRead More…
The job of executing a will through the probate process is not one that must people enjoy doing. It can be complicated, time-consuming and stressful, all the more so because the executorRead More…
There is a trend in estate planning to include any of your digital assets in your will. But what exactly are digital assets? And how can you protect them in your will?Read More…
In New Jersey you’re allowed to name an individual to make your funeral arrangements. This “funeral agent” does not have to be the executor of your will, nor do they have toRead More…
The United States Supreme Court recently decided that there is no bankruptcy protection for those who inherit retirement funds. In a unanimous decision the court said that inherited IRAs are not subjectRead More…
Do I Need a Living Will if I am Single? In one word-yes. Yes. YES. The American medical system is largely elective. In this country adults have the legal right to pursueRead More…
It can be difficult to talk about moving your parents into a nursing home or assisted living facility, however it needs to happen. The earlier you can react and notice warning signs from yourRead More…