New York and New Jersey estate planning attorneys help people craft a unique estate plan designed to protect them and their loved ones when incapacity and/or death strike.
A Last Will and Testament, commonly called a “Will”, is a document that disposes of your assets in...
Whether it’s because many came of age during tough economic times, or because their generation is burdened with staggering student loan debt, Millennials have postponed buying a first home much longer than their parents and grandparents before them. And according to...
When someone creates a last will and testament, commonly called a “will”, they name a trusted person to be the executor. That’s the person who will, with the help of an estate administration attorney, be charged with the responsibility of collecting and managing...
The simple answer would be – – because they are human.
There are many reasons why people die without a will. One reason is that the whole idea of the estate planning process is intimidating to the average person who may be nervous about...
Selecting a guardian for your minor child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. For many couples, choosing a guardian seems an impossible task. At times, parents will feel so overwhelmed with...
Children. Those who have them often say they drive them crazy, but in the majority of cases parents consider their children to be one of life's greatest blessings. It is that sentiment that brings them to the offices of New York and...
When someone dies without a will in New York or New Jersey, state intestacy laws decide who inherits their property. These laws establish a strict order of priority among relatives and control how the estate is divided. Family members may receive more or less than the person intended, and blended families...
Planning for incapacity is an important part of New York and New Jersey estate planning.
In addition to a last will and testament (a.k.a. a “will”) and/or trust documents which...
With the exception of service members making a will during an armed conflict, New York does not recognize handwritten or oral wills. New Jersey may recognize a handwritten will if it meets certain requirements but will not recognize oral wills. In both states, you must be 18...
New York and New Jersey estate planning attorneys help people plan for their death and potential incapacity through the drafting of various legal documents collectively referred to as a comprehensive estate plan.
With respect to the distribution of assets and property after...
