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Estate Planning for Blended Families in New Jersey
When you think about securing the future of your loved ones, estate planning should immediately come to mind. Having the right estate documents written...
Duties and Responsibilities of a New Jersey Executor
Being named the executor of a will can be both an honor and a burden. For most people, acting as the executor means a loved one has died and you are carrying...
Trust Basics for Trustees and Beneficiaries
The Basics A trust is an effective tool in estate planning. To create a trust, a person called a grantor specifies which assets go into the trust. The grantor...
Most Essential Estate Planning Documents
Every estate plan should consist of multiple documents which supplement one another. Exactly how many documents and what types you will need for your estate,...
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...
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...
Do I Need a Pet Trust?
Do you think of your pet as a family member? If the answer is yes, it’s imperative that you create not just a pet trust but a rock-solid pet trust that...
What are the Five Components of Estate Planning?
A complete and up-to-date estate plan is something that every adult should have. The benefits of well-done estate planning are enormous - not only peace of...
Planning for Your Child with Special Needs: Why Special Needs Trusts are Important
Planning for Your Child with Special Needs: Why Special Needs Trusts are Important  Planning for their child's future is a top priority for any...
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When Winter Makes Everything Harder: Supporting Your Child’s Social Life During the Coldest Months
If you're a parent of a child with special needs, you know that winter can feel like more than just a change of seasons. The shorter days, the indoor recess, the cancelled playdates because of weather—suddenly your child's social world shrinks at the very time when...
What Happens When a Child with an IEP Is Retained or Held Back?
Grade retention is always a fraught subject in education law. For a multitude of reasons, no student wants to be held back, and their parents or guardians would also much prefer they move up a grade with the rest of their cohort. For schoolchildren with IEPs, these...
Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning
No one likes to think about the possibility of needing long-term care, but the statistics tell a sobering story: nearly 70% of Americans turning 65 today will require some form of long-term care services during their lifetime. In New Jersey, where the costs of care...
Planning for a Child with Disabilities as They Turn 18 in New Jersey
Turning 18 is a major event from both a social and legal perspective. Most teenagers and their families look forward to 18th birthdays because they represent a new stage of maturity and new opportunities. But for the parents or guardians of young people with...
HEART: A Valentine’s Day Guide for Parents of Children with Special Needs
On Valentine's Day, offer your child your HEART. No, I’m not talking about those funny candy hearts, nor do I refer to a store-bought card. No, your HEART is something far more valuable. It’s you, your presence, your understanding, and your unwavering commitment to...