Estate Planning Law Blog
Frequently asked questions about advance directives
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...
Who needs a special needs trust?
As parents we will always worry about the well-being of our children. Even when they become adults and can take care of themselves, we still worry about our children. When we have child who has needs that are different we worry about what will happen to them should we...
Identifying an executor for your estate
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 traits...
How can you prevent family feuds over your estate plan?
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...
Simple wills can make your passing easier
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...
What are reasons to revisit my will?
When you finish writing your will, you might believe you have done your job. However, just because you have completed your will does not mean you should never revisit it. You may have a reason to change some of the provisions since you last wrote the will. There are a...
What is intestacy?
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...
What every personal representative needs to know
You may become the personal representative of an estate if the deceased person named you the executor of his or her will. You may also fill this role if there is no will and the court designates you as the administrator. Executors and administrators fulfill the same...
Do you need a will?
If you do not own many assets, you may think that you do not need to go through the process of creating a legal will. However, it is almost always a good idea to do so. Most people, even those with limited assets, can benefit from a will because it can handle the...
Estate planning mistakes to avoid
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...
