Q: Should my estate plan include a revocable trust? In a nutshell, a simple will is actually not so simple and can often be a costly mistake by people who think they can do it themselves or even inexperienced attorneys. In addition, a will on its own doesn’t take advantage of other estate planning tools...

Q: What are the duties of a guardian or conservator? Special needs planning attorneys specialize in creating trusts that protect disabled individuals from losing their eligibility to government benefits while allowing their loved ones to give or bequeath them money through a trust, rather than directly, so they can live a higher quality of life. Another...

Q: Can I qualify for Medicaid?

No one wants to think about ending up in a nursing home. But New York and New Jersey Medicaid planning attorneys know that the earlier clients plan for the possibility of needing long-term nursing home care down the line, the better off they likely will be.

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Do unmentioned after-born children have a claim to a parent’s probate estate? New York and New Jersey estate planning attorneys know that it might take an event as monumental as the birth of a first child to get some people to finally come in and prepare a comprehensive estate plan, including but not limited to...

What is the importance of the seller’s disclosure? New York or New Jersey homeowners preparing to sell their home will need to take steps to protect themselves.  As a homeowner in the area, now may be a great time to sell after several years of home prices steadily rising. You want to ensure you sell...