On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Sep 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
A major goal of most estate planning is to avoid probate. Probate can provide a major hurdle to your heirs when it comes to accessing your assets after death. As long as your probate ties up your assets, your heirs will not be able to use them. A strategy that some...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Aug 26, 2020 | Estate Planning
While the estate planning process may seem complex to many people in Jackson, most might also assume that there are some simple general guidelines governing it. These likely include the need to be specific in one’s administration plans, the importance of naming...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Jul 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
Your will is one of the key documents in your estate. The American Bar Association states that your will outlines how to distribute your property after your death and who will receive these items. Creating a will is not a difficult process and will likely be the first...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Jul 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
Early this year, we discussed advance directives and their role in estate planning. An advance directive should be part of any estate plan, because it gives you the power to designate who should make decisions about your medical care after a major illness or accident...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Jul 6, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning requires a person to evaluate many elements of their lives. It also encompasses a review of one’s inner circle or trusted resources when determining who to name as the executor of the estate. Choosing an executor involves an evaluation of many...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
Most people have heard horror stories about siblings contesting a will or fighting over their inheritance. As a parent, how can you create an estate plan and reduce the chance of your children fighting? There are some clear rules for your estate plan, according to...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Jun 5, 2020 | Estate Planning
Creating a New Jersey will is a sobering task and one that many people put off. However, if you have a spouse or family members, it is a critical component for taking care of them after your death. Without a valid will, the state steps in and makes decisions that may...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | May 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
You do not need a complicated will in order for it to be effective, but it is also important to understand what happens if you die without one. For the vast majority of people it is advisable to have some form of a will, even if the will is simple. Dying without a...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Apr 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
New Jersey residents who start working on an estate plan may feel overwhelmed. After all, this is a big legal step to take. Getting started is enough of a hurdle on its own. There is also a lot of terminology the average citizen will not know. Today we will look at...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Mar 31, 2020 | Estate Planning
Business owners often have a lot on their plates, but it is pivotal to think ahead. By setting up an estate plan, business owners have the ability to prepare for unexpected challenges, find peace of mind, protect their business and ensure that loved ones receive...
