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In the digital age, your smartphone holds more than just messages and photos—it may be a key piece of your legacy. That’s why Apple introduced the Legacy Contact feature for iPhone users. This tool allows you to designate a trusted individual who can access your Apple...
When it comes to estate planning, one of the most challenging decisions parents face is how to divide their estate among their children. While the concept of equality might seem like the simplest and fairest approach, the reality is often more complicated. It is...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is undergoing one of its most dramatic overhauls in recent history. From benefit increases for public-sector retirees to stricter identity verification and office closures, these changes will have wide-reaching implications for...
As the executor of your loved one’s estate, you are responsible for managing their affairs. That includes settling any outstanding debts. Handling creditor claims is a significant part of the estate administration process, and mismanaging this responsibility can lead...
Death during probate creates extra work for everyone involved. This happens more often than you might think in New Jersey, affecting how the original estate is distributed. Executors must know the proper steps when a beneficiary dies before receiving their...
New Jersey’s aging population makes elder fraud a pressing issue. By 2025, nearly 18% of the state’s residents will be 65 or older, a 31% increase since 2010. More seniors mean more potential targets for fraudsters. And the numbers are alarming. A June 14, 2024, FBI...
In the case In the Matter of the Estate of Michael D. Jones, the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed a critical issue: whether an ex-spouse's rights as a designated beneficiary on U.S. savings bonds were nullified by divorce. Background of the Case Michael D. Jones...
An executor is not usually personally responsible just because someone challenges a will. In New Jersey, the executor's main job is to handle the deceased person's estate. This includes collecting assets, paying off debts and distributing the remaining assets...
Starting probate quickly after a loved one passes away can offer many benefits. In New Jersey, the probate process ensures the court supervises the distribution of the deceased's assets, payment of debts, and resolution of any disputes. You can make the process easier...
Planning for a family member with a disability comes with a unique set of challenges. You want to provide for them financially, but at the same time, you don’t want to accidentally put their government benefits—like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—at...