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Inheritance or gifting? An estate planning guide

June 26, 2017 Frank Campisano

There are many reasons why estate planning is essential, and one of them is that it is a good wealth management tool as well as offering peace of mind by caring for your family. One of the main focuses of estate planning is formalizing who inherits what assets from your

Problems that can arise with a handwritten or DIY Last Will and Testament

June 12, 2017 Frank Campisano

With templates of legal documents readily available online, it’s no surprise that many people are creating their Last Will and Testaments themselves. After all, it’s an easy way to save some money, right? In fact, these wills can quickly become a costly disaster. Here are some of the problems with

Planning for loved ones with dementia – An elder law perspective

May 22, 2017 Frank Campisano

With statistics showing that over 5.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, it’s important for us all to take the necessary steps and plan for this possibility. Not only do dementia patients lose the ability to work and support themselves financially, they also require care

How to ensure that the inheritance you leave is responsibly spent

May 08, 2017 Frank Campisano

It’s often said that the one fact about money is that you can’t take it with you. Fortunately, you can still use it to care for your loved ones and dependents after you’re gone. One of the biggest issues that many of us face when planning how our beneficiaries will

Does your trust have any of these problems? Speak to your NJ estate planning attorney

April 24, 2017 Frank Campisano

A trust is a very useful and practical part of an estate plan that can bring considerable benefits to you and your loved ones, including tax reductions – but only if it is created and managed properly. Here are some of the most common issues with trusts to look out

Choosing a caregiver for your elderly loved one – Elder law attorney tips

April 10, 2017 Frank Campisano

For many families there comes a time in life in which parents and elderly loved ones will require a certain level of assistance in their daily lives. For some families it is easier for a family member to take on this role, but for other families it is necessary to

Estate planning basics: The 3 types of financial Power of Attorney

March 20, 2017 Richard Casamento

Power of Attorney documents are a valuable tool for managing your estate plan by allowing you to appoint a trusted person to oversee your finances in the event that you are unable to do so. While they are often referred to in the singular, there are actually three different types

Trust is essential – Always vet your elder law attorney

March 06, 2017 Richard Casamento

Attorneys are in a position of power where they are trusted to act in their client’s best interests and help them make sound legal decisions, and this is especially true of elder law attorneys. Seniors often place a massive amount of trust in their attorneys in terms of managing their

Everything you need to know about a Qualified Income Trust

February 20, 2017 Frank Campisano

For many of us, the rising cost of nursing home care and assisted living is worrying. These costs, which on average amount to $330 a day, risk draining all our life savings and leaving nothing on which to enjoy our final years or help care for our loved ones after

Estate planning in NJ: The right way to include your home in a living trust

February 06, 2017 Frank Campisano

Estate law is fairly complex and people can quickly run into significant issues when their assets aren’t correctly included in their estate plan. Here are some tips from a leading New Jersey estate planning attorney. If your home is incorrectly included in a living trust, then you and your beneficiaries

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