
Mastering IEP Review
As another school year looms, parents of children with special needs may become anxious about their student’s transition into another school year. Maybe last...

Writing Your Will? Beware Potential “DNA Relatives” Who Can Make a Claim on Your Estate.
What Is Happening? DNA Testing is intruding in the determination of inheritance rights, and it’s not just paternity testing. The new reality is that potential...

What Happens to Your Pet if Something Happens to You?
The happiness of a great majority of American homes is increased by the presence of animals. No less than 70% of households in the United States have at least...

Summertime: A Perfect Storm of Challenges
For parents of children with special needs, the summer months bring an end to the predictable routine of school. Parents are left to piece together all the...

Will vs. Estate Planning: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
It’s a common misconception that a will and an estate plan are the same thing. After all, everyday language is less precise than legal terminology, and many...

What Can a Special Needs Trust Pay For?
Your estate plan is meant to not only give you peace of mind, but also assist each of your loved ones in different ways. If someone you care about has a...

Understanding the Stormy Educational Seas of 2025: A Primer
In the early months of 2025, uncertainty and turmoil over the changes in education have placed school districts and parents in a state of anxiety. This is...

Tech Tools For Your Child with Special Needs: Available Accommodations in NJ Schools That Can Transform Learning
As a parent navigating New Jersey's special education system, you're already a fierce advocate for your child. But in the complex world of IEPs and 504 plans,...

WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING IN NEW JERSEY?
A solid New Jersey estate plan does more than distribute assets—it protects your legacy and spares loved ones from unnecessary burdens. Your plan will...

HOW TO EXECUTE A NEW JERSEY ESTATE
A death occurs. Suddenly you must take action to settle your loved one’s final affairs. What do you do next? Your essential job, if you are the executor, to...