Ethical Dilemmas and Legal Protocols: Funeral Planning for a Difficult Family MemberDecember 22, 2023Timothy RiceAfter years of experiencing a terrible relationship with their father, who was an addict and…Read More
Put the Pedal to the Metal: Motor Vehicles Now Included in “Transfer on Death” in New JerseyNovember 10, 2023Timothy RiceNew Jersey’s new “transfer on death” law for motor vehicles, which went into effect in…Read More
Case Study: Is Handwritten Critique on Estate Plan a Legal Update?October 27, 2023Timothy RiceShortly after her husband died, one of Tamara’s* adult children took her to an attorney…Read More
Incapacitation: When Does a Power of Attorney Activate?September 8, 2023Timothy RiceYour mother named you as her agent in her power of attorney (POA). Now, your…Read More
When Estate Planning Documents Have ErrorsAugust 25, 2023Timothy RiceMichelle* hired an estate planning attorney to draw up a basic estate plan, including a…Read More
Long-Term Care: Medicaid PlanningAugust 11, 2023Timothy RiceJohn, 75, is a retired teacher earning $1,800 per month in Social Security benefits. He…Read More
Determining the Value of Collectibles for Estate PlanningJuly 28, 2023Timothy RiceWhether you hope to pay for long-term care by selling your stamp collection or are…Read More
Six Reasons Your Powers of Attorney May Need UpdatingDecember 2, 2022Timothy RiceA power of attorney may need updating for several different reasons. These include changes in…Read More
Estate Planning for Veterans and Active Duty MilitaryNovember 4, 2022Timothy RiceMany people think of estate planning as no man’s land — a topic difficult to…Read More
In Estate Planning, Money Does Not Equal LoveOctober 21, 2022Timothy RiceA woman who identified herself as “T.S.” told a business advice columnist that her husband’s…Read More
Single Parent Estate PlanningOctober 7, 2022Timothy RiceA widowed mother of two children, ages 6 and 8, is severely injured in a…Read More
Disinheriting: No Love, No GiftSeptember 9, 2022Timothy RiceIn a classic Ann Landers advice column, an estate planner states bluntly: “An inheritance isn’t…Read More