End-of-Year Estates and Trusts Planning: Keep it Simple and Get it Done! As 2022 comes to a close, ask: Have you set forth a cogent estate plan to...
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How Grandparents Can Double the Benefits of Their Estate Planning and Help Their Grandkids or Other Younger Beneficiaries in the Process
How Grandparents Can Double the Benefits of Their Estate Planning and Help Their Grandkids or Other Younger Beneficiaries in the Process Are you a...
The Parade of Horribles and the Parade of Possibles
The Parade of Horribles and the Parade of Possibles The focus of estate planning is to protect your loved ones as well as your hard-earned assets. Estate...
I’m not wealthy — Why do I need an estate plan?
Don’t be fooled into thinking you need to have a fat bank account and a mansion house at the Shore to need a sound estate plan – the area of law that covers...
Why DIY Estate Planning Is a Really Bad Idea
The do-it-yourself approach may work for some jobs, but providing for your family after you’re gone is too important to risk making mistakes -- mistakes that...
Over 18? Don’t Wait. Estate Planning Is for Everyone
You may think that estate planning is something you can put off until you’re older – maybe a lot older. But if you’re over 18, it’s never too soon to take...
Here Comes the IRS: Consider the Advantages of a Trust
With tax season upon us, we thought March would be a good time to share a brief overview of some tax benefits that come with the main types of trusts. In...
The Best Valentine Gift May Not be Flowers or Candy – Give Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind
This year, consider showing your love for your partner and family members by getting your estate in order. Why? Begin with the pain caused by the loss of you...
Don’t Drop the Ball on Establishing a Special Needs Trust
We all know how fast time goes by during the holidays – before we know it, the ball will drop on a brand new year! On the bright side, this is a great time to...
Clearing the Cobwebs about Estate Planning
October is the month for apples, pumpkins, crisp fall weather and Halloween spells – and National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 18-24. For the...
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