A recent New Jersey Appellate Division decision offers an important reminder of how vulnerable seniors can be to manipulation, and how courts analyze claims of undue influence in will contests. In In the Matter of the Estate of James G. Martin (App. Div. Nov. 3, 2025), the court affirmed the […]
Understanding the Importance for Planning of your Future and your Beneficiaries’ Needs We all know the saying, “There are two things in life that are unavoidable: death and taxes.” But what about death taxes? Prior to 2018, New Jersey residents often used the terms “estate tax” and “inheritance tax” interchangeably […]
This blog is provided to you as part of the service that we provide to our clients in connection with estate planning. It is intended to advise you of a significant change in the manner in which inherited retirement accounts are treated and the unintended consequences that may result if […]
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, or SECURE Act. Beginning on January 1, 2020, the SECURE Act implements substantial policy changes to retirement accounts. The Act is designed to increase retirement savings, including (i) making it easier for […]
