While some people in New Jersey may be fortunate enough to make plans for long-term care while they are still in good health, many find themselves needing long-term care options only after a crisis occurs. For example, a person could unexpectedly suffer a stroke, or...
Month: June 2019
How common is the need for long-term care planning?
Some people in New Jersey plan carefully for the care they will need in their old age, but others may find their health has deteriorated quickly and they are in immediate need of services. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on average a...
The costs of long-term care can be expensive
Young New Jersey residents in the throes of their careers and the midst of raising their children may not be able to see far enough into the future to a time when their lives are relaxed. The frenetic pace of everyday life can absorb individuals and cause them to lose...
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What your estate plan needs other than a will
If you already have a last will and testament in place, that is a good start. But unless you have very little in assets, a solid estate plan should involve much more. There are plenty of other documents and tools that can help you describe your wishes,...
What duties are there regarding guardianship of the estate?
New Jersey courts generally want people to have as much autonomy as possible when it comes to making health care decisions and handling their financial affairs. However, sometimes a person becomes mentally or physically incapacitated to the point that they can no...