Estate Planning 101: Understanding Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney (POA) is an essential document that allows you to designate a trusted individual, known as the attorney-in-fact, to step into your
How Do You Become Someone’s Health Care Proxy in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, a health care proxy is a legal document that allows an individual to appoint someone else to make health care decisions on
How an Irrevocable Trust in New Jersey Can Be Part of Your Long-Term Care Plans
Most people will need some form of long-term care as they age. Long-term care can be very expensive, and nursing home care is not covered
Executor vs Administrator: What Is the Difference?
When a person passes away, their estate is either distributed according to their will or according to the state’s intestacy law. This process, referred to
What is a Supplemental Needs Trust in New Jersey?
Planning for the future when caring for a loved one with special needs involves a delicate balance of providing support while maintaining their access to
What is Intestate in New Jersey?
Many people are under the mistaken notion that when they die, their property and other assets will go to the family members that they want
A Brief Introduction to Business Succession Planning
If you own a business, it’s important to start thinking about business succession planning. Even if managing the business consumes every moment of your day,
How Does the SSA Calculate Cost of Living Increases?
Next year, Social Security recipients will see a 2.5 percent raise in benefits, reflecting the most recent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For Social Security Disability Insurance
