“You may have created the perfect estate plan, but your heirs can easily end up in conflict and your estate in dispute–especially if the provisions
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What if You Die Intestate?
If your parents don’t have wills, how do you convince them that they need them? Education is key, says NJ 101.5 in “Talking to your
Having the Dreaded “Talk” with Mom and Dad
“Family conversations about money are almost always difficult, particularly the topic of estate planning.” To learn more about this and to find some strategies to
Unlike Fine Wine and Some Fancy Cheeses, an Estate Plan Doesn’t Get Better with Age
Your estate plan may be aging as we speak. It could be getting obsolete and not reflect your current circumstance, objectives, and desires. As the
Plug Your Nose and Draft a Will!
As icky as it can be to think about your own death, estate planning attorneys will tell you that it’s imperative to protect your family
Create a ‘Bulletproof’ Will
With people living longer, things can be messier. There’s more time for a second marriage, more time for assets to accumulate, and more time for
Remember These Remarriage Reminders
The unforeseen legal consequences incurred by a second or even third marriage can snarl careful estate planning and leave heirs disenfranchised and bitter, warns On
Check This Checklist and See What You Need to Do for Your Estate Plan
People tend to put off estate planning. As a result, they risk dying without leaving their financial affairs in order and handing their heirs a
Say Yes to Estate Planning!
It’s common for folks to make serious errors in planning—or just not planning—to pass their wealth to their heirs after they die. CNBC’s “Don’t drop
Get Rockin’ on a Solid Estate Plan
It seems pretty natural that people postpone planning their estates. After all, who wants to anticipate or dwell on his or her own demise? What’s
Some Things to Know About Trusts
There are a lot of benefits of trusts, but there also are some disadvantages. NJ 101.5’s recent post, “The disadvantages to trusts,” discusses some of
Don’t Go Commando Without a Will
Did you know you need a will? You really do. Creating a will can make certain that your assets are transferred the way that you