Why Do I Need an Estate Planning Lawyer In New Jersey?
At every stage of life, things are constantly changing. Relationships, jobs, financial status, health conditions, business ventures, and the list goes on. We work hard throughout our lives, doing the best we can to prepare for the future. However, the future always contains an element of uncertainty. A New Jersey estate planning lawyer helps families…
ADDICTION TRUSTS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Unfortunately, many people have children who suffer from various addictions. Typically the addictions are drug or alcohol abuse. If the parent leaves money to the child suffering from those addictions, the money frequently will fuel the addiction making it worse, possibly even leading to death. Additionally the money…
“I Want to Protect My Home”
By Marianne Johnston, Esq. Those are the first words out of the mouths of many of our clients when we discuss long-term care planning. The value of the primary residence is often a substantial portion of a person or couple’s worth. Parents wish to preserve the value of that asset for their children. There are…
WHEN IS A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST REQUIRED IN A MATRIMONIAL ACTION?
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Studies show that having a child with a disability dramatically increases the likelihood that the parents will divorce. The divorce rate for this cohort is as high as 86%. When either a spouse or a child is disabled and is receiving public benefits, a Special Needs Trust…