Which wellness design features do today’s home buyers want?
It’s a seller’s market at the moment in New York and New Jersey. Real estate attorneys have seen clients engage in frantic bidding wars in the quest for a new home as low mortgage interest rates and low inventory of houses have driven house prices...
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A Peek into Stephen Sondheim’s Estate Plan
Are trusts just for celebrity estate planning?
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New York and New Jersey estate planning attorneys assist clients from all walks of life-- from those with modest means to wealthy celebrities. Some people think that estate planning is only necessary if you are wealthy, but everyone over the...
What Happens If Your Primary Beneficiary Dies?
It is great to have an estate plan in place. An estate plan is an important step towards protecting your wishes for yourself, your loved ones, and your assets you have spent a lifetime acquiring. An estate plan puts protections in place in the face of an otherwise uncertain future. While we can never...
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What is a Pour Over Will?
While you may have heard of a will, you may not have heard of a pour over will. A pour over will, however, can be a valuable estate planning tool when properly employed. In particular, a pour over will can be a great safety net if you have put a trust in place to...
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Who Pays Closing Costs?
There are some big numbers flying around in real estate deals and this means potentially large financial consequences for both buyers and sellers alike. Closing costs, for instance, can get very pricey and may be more than you bargained for if you aren’t paying attention to the details, and there can be a...
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What to Do With Your Home When Moving to a Nursing Home
Moving to a nursing home can be a really big step, but it can also be in the best interests of both an older person with advancing care and assistance needs as well as loved ones that may worry about the older person living on their own. As you move to a nursing home...
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What to Expect in the 2022 Home Buying Market
As the decade-long housing shortage collided with record-low mortgage rates, changing labor demographics, and increased chances for younger homeowners to purchase their first homes, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a home-buying frenzy in 2021.
With record-low loan rates, the fastest yearly rise in single-family home values and rents, record-low foreclosure rates, and the largest amount of...
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Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Your Estate Plan
When you think of estate planning, you generally picture someone in their mid-60s or older. If you’re below retirement age, you might think you have years to go before you need to consult an estate-planning attorney. But what if you found out there are a wide range of benefits to planning an estate far...
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Timeshare Trusts and Estate Planning: 5 Things to Consider
Making preparations for what you want to happen to your timeshare when you pass away can be a difficult task. Many timeshare owners wish to pass on their pleasant timeshare experiences to their friends or family.
If this sounds like something you’re considering, it’s essential to talk with prospective beneficiaries ahead of time. Because timeshares...
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How Does a Realtor Set Your Home’s Listing Price?
When hiring a real estate agent, you may be wondering how they'll accurately price your home for sale. It isn't magic, but there is a great deal of skill and expertise required in the process.
It's a good idea to keep in mind that there is no such thing as a single list price. Different...
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