Communicate with your kids before leaving unequal assetsJanuary 10, 2018Timothy RiceWhen it comes to leaving money to the kids, some parents struggle to reconcile “equal”…Read More
How to leave your home to the kidsJanuary 5, 2018Timothy RiceDeciding when and how to relinquish the family home can be one of the most…Read More
The Estate Tax May Be Almost Gone, but the Need to Plan RemainsDecember 1, 2017Timothy RiceIt looks like the estate tax repeal is here to stay. With the New Jersey…Read More
How to change an irrevocable trustJuly 28, 2017Timothy RiceWhen dealing with irrevocable trusts the ability to effect change can be difficult to understand,…Read More
Issues to consider before gifting your home to your childJuly 21, 2017Timothy RiceGifting your house to your children before your death offers several advantages, however there are…Read More
Possible pitfalls in naming a minor as your beneficiaryJune 30, 2017Timothy RiceA minor generally doesn’t have the right to manage his or her assets, including any…Read More
What a TV Dad’s Estate Teaches Us About Careful PlanningJune 16, 2017Timothy RiceThere’s a simmering legal battle over the estate of TV dad Alan Thicke, and there…Read More
New Law Allows Individuals to Create Special Needs TrustsApril 28, 2017Timothy RiceBuried in a new federal law is a tiny change that will now allow individuals…Read More
‘Spendthrift trust’ gets divided at divorceJuly 1, 2016Timothy RiceEven though a wealthy family put assets in a trust for their children in order…Read More
Two Trustees May be Better Than OneJanuary 21, 2016Timothy RiceA trustee has two important duties – managing the assets in the trust, and distributing…Read More
How to avoid common trust mistakes (part 2)July 15, 2015Timothy RiceIn the previous installment we outlined some common trust mistakes to avoid. Here are some…Read More
How to avoid common trust mistakesJuly 8, 2015Timothy RiceTrusts can be the linchpin of a solid estate plan. But it’s important to remember…Read More