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...

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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...
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SPOUSE AND I DIE AT THE SAME TIME? The Parade of Horribles There’s an overarching principle taught to law school students. It’s...
I’M SINGLE & CHILDLESS. DO I STILL NEED A WILL? What happens if I don’t have a will? If you haven’t set forth your final wishes in a legally...
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....
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...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Choosing a guardian to name in your Will When handing your will and estate planning, one of the most important...
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...
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 then designates another person called the trustee to oversee the trust for the person called the beneficiary...
In the state of New Jersey, the right to an education has specific, robust legal protections. All New Jersey residents are entitled to a free and appropriate education in their local public school system from pre-K to grade 12. However, the key word in this principle...
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, however, can vary greatly depending upon your situation. For example, many forms of trust and power of...