Estate and probate planning is often thought of as one of the most difficult tasks you’ll face in your lifetime because no one wants to think about preparing for death or disability. Such preparation is one of the most important things often overlooked. Establishing an estate plan is one of the best steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Proper estate planning not only puts you in charge of your finances, it spares your loved ones of the expense, delay, and frustration associated with managing your affairs when you pass away or our health deteriorates.
If you carefully draft and maintain the proper estate documents, you can have the final say in what happens to your property upon your death.Whether you need a simple will, a trust, power of attorney, living will or more, I can help you. After a comprehensive interview, we’ll discuss what is best for you and your individual needs. A properly designed estate plan can save your loved ones countless hours of hassle and avoid costly court battles.
After the death of a loved one, the Executor or Executrix is left with the duty to probate the estate. There are a number of tasks which comprise the duties of the Executor, or Executrix, ranging from preparing an inventory to selling assets, to preparing a final inheritance tax return. Our office will assist you in completing your assigned duties as the Executor/Executrix.
My services can assist you with….
- Drafting a Will, Living Will, Trust or POA (Power of Attorney)
- Legal representation in the probating of an estate
- Showing you step-by-step strategies for avoiding costly probate
- How to transfer assets into a living trust in New Jersey
- Ways to reduces or eliminates estate taxes within a living trust
- Ensuring your estate goes where you want it to go upon your demise
- How to conduct estate-planning affairs without wasting thousands of dollars
- Maintaining an original of your estate planning documents