Wills and Trusts
How To Pick an Executor
Over the past twenty-five years, I have drafted thousands of last wills, financial powers of attorney…
October 10, 2022
What Is a Spendthrift Trust?
What is a “spendthrift trust”? It’s a question I hear frequently from my clients. I find…
June 1, 2021
Attention IRA Beneficiaries: Rule Change!
In December of 2019, the SECURE Act became law. Part of this new law was a change…
April 26, 2021
Avoiding Government Interference
Almost every week a client asks me how to avoid “government interference” of his estate after their…
March 2, 2020
Dying without a Will
What happens if you die without a last will and testament? Many people believe that if they…
June 25, 2018
Using Living Trusts Wisely
Many clients ask me if they should have a revocable living trust. These clients may have heard…
June 3, 2018
Income-Only Trust Assessed Correctly
Recently, Meghan Davey, the Director of the New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, issued…
October 30, 2017
Do I Need a Will?
One of the biggest impediments to an individual writing a last will and testament and other, important…
October 16, 2017
What Is a Trust Protector
In my practice, I draft a lot of trusts. There are various reasons why a trust may…
June 19, 2017
Protecting Privacy Through a Revocable Living Trust
For some people, privacy is important. They don’t want others knowing about their personal affairs or…
June 12, 2017
Planning in Changing in Times
A large percentage of people do not have a last will and testament. If you are included…
May 1, 2017
Preventing Your Children from Fighting Over Your Estate
When a person passes away, the executor of his estate must begin the process of administering his…
March 20, 2017