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Will the Supreme Court Maintain the Filing Requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act?
Business owners should pay close attention to the various rulings and implications in this case involving the CTA. What is the CTA? The Corporate Transparency...
When Should I Update My Estate Plan in New Jersey?
It’s a simple fact that no one can predict the future with complete certainty, and unexpected health or financial events can occur at any time. Therefore,...
Common Estate Planning Questions (Part II)
Common Estate Planning Questions Death, taxes … and probate? Not necessarily. You can avoid probate by planning ahead to create non-probate assets....
Common Estate Planning Questions
Common Estate Planning Questions What is Probate? Probate is the process through which an executor or administrator gathers the assets of a...
AVOIDING INTESTACY: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
AVOIDING INTESTACY: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER What is Intestacy? The word originates in the Latin “in testatus,” meaning no witness. It means you die without...
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...
SLAT: Take Advantage of Tax Exemption Strategy
SLAT: Take Advantage of Tax Exemption Strategy What’s SLAT? SLAT stands for Spousal Lifetime Access Trust. It is an irrevocable trust that one spouse...
ESTATE PLANNING: BE ALERT!
ESTATE PLANNING: BE ALERT! It’s been a long time since Bob Dylan sang, Oh the times, they are a changin’. One thing’s for sure, though: change is...
Planning for the Future of Your Child with a Disability
Planning for the Future of Your Child with a Disability Life can be complicated when caring for a child or family member with a disability. Imagine...
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What Qualifies a Child for Special Education in NJ?
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