Begley Law Group Year End Planning Guide
Adam Cohen, Esq. As the end of the year approaches, individuals often have many things on their minds, least of which is estate planning. While there is not much time left in 2023 to complete a comprehensive plan, there are a number of steps individuals can take to boost the estate plans they have in…
PROTECTING YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN FROM THE NEW DEATH TAX UNDER THE SECURE ACT
By: Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA THE SECURE ACT The SECURE Act passed by Congress and signed by President Trump became effective on January 1, 2020. The provisions of the SECURE Act apply to Qualified Retirement Plans and IRAs. The law was designed to raise approximately $16 billion for the Treasury, and to prevent…
Financing Long-Term Care in New Jersey – Begley Report
By: Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Statistics show that approximately 70% of the population age 65 or over will require some form of long-term care. Long-term care can be received at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. A statistic widely quoted is that the average stay in a long-term…
What Should I Look for When Hiring A NJ Estate Planning Attorney?
There is quite a bit of misinformation when it comes to estate planning. One of the most common misconceptions is that meeting with an estate planning lawyer is something that can wait until you’ve reached retirement. If you wonder whether you need estate planning services, chances are it’s time to meet with a New Jersey…