Certified Elder Law Attorneys Serving New Jersey Residents Since 1978.
At the start of 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act went into effect. While there are a lot of different aspects to the SECURE Act, one thing is for certain: Everyone who has an IRA (or similar retirement plan) should probably...
At the start of 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act went into effect. While there are a lot of different aspects to the SECURE Act, one thing is for certain: Everyone who has an IRA (or similar retirement plan) should probably...
Estate taxes, also known as death taxes, are some of the most loathed of all financial burdens placed on American citizens. These taxes affect the beneficiaries of an estate or the estate itself and typically must get paid as part of the administration of the estate....
You’ve put it off for as long as possible, but it’s time to get your estate planning done. You love your family, so don’t leave them with a mess to sort out after you’re gone. Now that it’s tax time, consider putting some of your return toward your will and other...
You have a dependent relative who is precious to you, and you naturally want to secure their future -- even if you aren’t here to see it. But picking a guardian in case you aren’t around to take care of your parent, mentally-impaired relative or special needs child...
Having your name on the title to your home can be a source of intense pride. Many people can think back to the day that they signed the deed that made them the official owner of their property. The thought of taking your name off of one of your most important assets...
Far too many people put off important long-term care planning tasks until the last minute. It is unquestionably unpleasant to have to consider not only the potential for your future death but also the health decline that often comes with advanced age. It is a common...
The two terms guardianships and conservatorships often confuse families in need of solutions for their elder loved ones. In some states, these two terms mean the same thing, but in New Jersey, there are some subtle, yet important, differences. Our estate planning and...
Planning for Medicaid can be a complicated undertaking, especially when it comes to meeting low asset limits. Getting rid of all your assets outright doesn’t seem like a sensible solution, and it may not be necessary. Medicaid provides coverage for millions, but the...
The final stages of a terminal illness can be an emotionally charged time for patients and their loved ones. Hospice care is a program designed for those who have a terminal illness with six months or less to live. Rather than trying to cure a disease, hospice aims to...
