The Perils of Joint Property
People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own it jointly with a spouse or other [...]
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07, 2017
Long-Term Care Planning is a Critical Part of Your Estate Plan
If you’re like most Americans who have worked hard, saved for retirement, and taken the time and trouble to structure [...]
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07, 2017
Do you really need a trust?
Although many people equate “estate planning” with having a will, there are many advantages to having a trust rather than [...]
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07, 2017
Plan Your Estate to Avoid New Jersey Probate Conflicts
The loss of a loved one puts stress on individuals and on the family dynamic. Adding money and property to [...]
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07, 2017
Managing Estate Debts for the Good of Your Heirs
Very few of us manage to plan our finances neatly enough that we die with zero debt. Even if you [...]
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07, 2017
Do you really need a will?
You May Not Think You Need a Will, But You Really Do. Most Americans do not have a simple will [...]
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07, 2017
Transferring Mortgaged Real Property after Death
Mortgage debt can complicate bequests of real property in ways most people haven’t considered. These complications are manageable if you [...]
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07, 2017
Isn’t There Already A Law That Leaves Everything To My Spouse And Kids?
Many people think that if they die while they are married, everything they own automatically goes to their spouse or [...]
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07, 2017
Estate Planning for Parents of Adult Children
Even the best prepared parents don’t always recognize the need to reassess estate plans and property ownership when a child [...]
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07, 2017
How Medicare and Employer Coverage Coordinate
Medicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or need. It [...]