How a DIY Will Can Turn a Modest Estate Into an Expensive Legal DisputeMarch 16, 2026Kimberlie FieroDo It Yourself wills created from online templates can seem like a simple and inexpensive…Read More
A Case Study in Early Estate Planning: Why Financially Successful Young Adults in New Jersey Shouldn’t WaitFebruary 18, 2026Kimberlie FieroEstate planning is often viewed as something to put off until later in life —…Read More
Should I Transfer My Home to an Irrevocable Trust to Avoid Probate?January 28, 2026Timothy RiceIn New Jersey and Pennsylvania, many people are surprised to learn that probate is manageable,…Read More
When Families Disagree: What Happens If You Don’t Leave Funeral InstructionsDecember 16, 2025Timothy RiceWhen someone dies without leaving clear funeral or burial instructions, surviving family members may face…Read More
What Happens to a Home With a Mortgage After the Owner Dies in New Jersey?September 12, 2025Timothy RiceWhen a New Jersey homeowner dies with a mortgage, the loan remains tied to the…Read More
Start Early: Building Your Financial Legacy in Your 20s and 30sAugust 22, 2025Timothy RiceWhen you’re in your 20s or 30s, retirement and estate planning feel like topics for…Read More
Estate Planning Guide: AgeRight.org Features TREEL ArticleAugust 8, 2025Timothy RiceAgeRight.org, a blog of helpful information for seniors, family members and their caregivers, published an…Read More
Avoiding Ancillary Probate: What Snowbirds Need to Know About Out-of-State PropertyMay 23, 2025Timothy RiceMorris and Elaine, a retired couple from New Jersey, are like many “snowbirds” who split…Read More
When “Just Leave It to My Spouse” Isn’t Enough: Estate Planning Lessons from Gene Hackman’s Final ActMay 16, 2025Timothy RiceIt’s a common approach: spouses name each other as beneficiaries and executors in their estate…Read More
Safeguarding Inheritances in a DivorceMarch 14, 2025Timothy RiceWhen Linda* met with her estate planning attorney, her biggest concern was her daughter’s marriage.…Read More
Unclaimed Wealth: How Escheated Searches Protect Your Family’s LegacyJanuary 31, 2025Timothy RiceWhen Sarah Jenkins lost her father unexpectedly, her family was left with not only the…Read More
Case Study: Naming One, All or None of Your Children as POA or ExecutorNovember 15, 2024Timothy RiceBetty* is an 80-year-old widowed mother of two daughters, Janine and Michelle. Betty describes Janine…Read More