On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Nov 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you are a young adult or have not yet reached middle age, you could overlook end of life issues, thinking that it is unnecessary to address these issues at this point in your life. Many Millenials do not have an estate plan set up, but there are a number of reasons...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Nov 11, 2020 | Estate Planning
From the time that your estate’s administrator submits your will to the New Jersey probate court, the process may take up to a year to complete. Depending on the type of property you own and your beneficiaries, however, the procedure may wrap up sooner. As noted...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Oct 27, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is particularly important for people who have minor children so they can appoint a guardian to care for them in the event of both parents’ death. However, is it really necessary if you do not have children? Failing to create a will or any type of...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Oct 15, 2020 | Estate Planning
Accidents, serious illnesses and other issues may strike unexpectedly, and they can affect people of all ages and health conditions. Due to serious injury or illness, you may lack the ability to make decisions regarding your care. Thus, important choices may fall into...
On behalf of Campbell & Pruchnik, LLC | Oct 13, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you have already drafted a simple will, you are doing better than most. After all, according to the American Association of Retired People, only about 40% of Americans have gone through the estate planning process. While writing your initial will is a major...
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...
