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The Working Families Tax Cut Act: What’s in Your Wallet?
How much could the Working Families Tax Cut Act of 2025 save you? Last month we introduced the legislation and Trump Accounts for Newborns. This month, we're...
My Loved One Has Passed and I’m the Executor of the Estate. What Do I Do Now?
My Loved One Has Passed and I’m the Executor of the Estate. What Do I Do Now? Are you concerned about how to stay organized while dealing with...
ARE YOU SECURE FOR ’24?
ARE YOU SECURE FOR ’24?  WHAT IS THE SECURE ACT? The SECURE Act stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act. Signed...
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION: FISCAL OR CALENDAR YEAR?
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION: FISCAL OR CALENDAR YEAR? As the executor of an estate, one of the major choices you’ll make is whether to choose the calendar...
WHAT ARE POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND WHY DO I NEED THEM?
WHAT ARE POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND WHY DO I NEED THEM? I. What is a POA? A Power of Attorney (aka POA or letter of attorney) is a written...
New Jersey: A Desirable State for High-Net-Worth Individuals
New Jersey: A Desirable State for High-Net-Worth Individuals How New Jersey has become more attractive to high-net-worth individuals New Jersey has no...
End of Year Estates and Trusts Planning
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...
Out of District Placement Looming? Preserve Your Right to Reimbursement
Whether your child with special needs requires care your school district is unable to provide or circumstances have led to a sudden need for out of district...
Why a special needs trust is more effective than an ABLE account
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Federal lawmakers recently approved a provision that will allow people with disabilities in the U.S. to save money...
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