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...

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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...
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...
5 BY 5 POWER IN TRUST What is a 5 by 5 Power in Trust? Â A 5 by 5 Power in Trust is a clause commonly used in trusts. By its inclusion, it allows a...
Using an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust What is an IDGT? An intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) is a tool used by...
What Happens If You Die Without a Will? Don’t Make the Last Mistake of Your Life! The Top Ten List of Consequences If You Die Without a Will: 1....
I Already Have an Estate Plan. What About My Pets? You’re a planner. You set out goals and you achieve them. You’ve got a comprehensive 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...
A Special Needs Trust is one that is designed to supplement the government benefits that your disabled child receives. Because of this, they are sometimes...
As a child grows up, a parent’s biggest financial concern might be saving for college. But it might be wise to look ahead even further to help ensure your son...
In inheritance law, simultaneous death is a situation in which two people die within a short time and at least one of them would have inherited all or part of the other’s estate. While this is a relatively uncommon event, it poses several legal problems - the largest...
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 out their final wishes. It’s the final task you can do for that person. It’s a very special duty. However, the...
Your IEP Meeting: What to Expect For experienced parents of children with special needs, an IEP meeting can still feel like a battleground with the school staff on one side and the parents on the other. First-timers may feel especially blindsided by the way these...
Disciplinary matters at public schools in New Jersey are very serious and likely also stressful for students who are involved and their parents. Just as the Garden State is known for great schools, it also has a reputation for robust and even heavy-handed school...
IEP’s are complex, detailed legal documents that contain an educational program for each child with special needs. They can often be confusing, and sometimes specific details get lost. One example: Do parents of children with special needs know the difference between...