by Knee Law | Dec 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
Conservatorship and Estate Planning in New Jersey Under New Jersey state law, if a person with assets isn’t capable of making viable financial decisions, the court can appoint a third person as a conservator. This process is set out at length in New Jersey Court Rule...
by Knee Law | Nov 19, 2019 | Estate Planning
Common Mistakes That Occur When Planning an Estate While many individuals believe that estate planning is only necessary for people who have a significant amount of assets, the truth is that practically everyone should create an estate as long as they have at least...
by Knee Law | Nov 1, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning for a Loved One With Dementia Dementia affects nearly 6 million people in the United States, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Naturally, estate planning can be quite difficult for someone who has been diagnosed with dementia. However,...
by Knee Law | Sep 18, 2019 | Estate Law, Estate Planning
Designating Gifts or Guardianship for Pets Do you have a cherished pet, a dog, cat or other animal who has been a faithful and true companion? You may not realize it, but you can (and should) include your four-legged family members in your estate planning. If you...
by Knee Law | Aug 2, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Multiple Executors One of the most important decisions, when you are putting an estate plan in place, is the choice of executor or personal representative. That person will oversee the orderly distribution of your estate in...
by Knee Law | Mar 1, 2019 | Estate Planning, Medicaid
According to many sources, as many as half of all Americans over the age of 65 will require some form of long-term care during their lives. Unfortunately, the costs can be substantial—estimates put the cost of a private room in a nursing home in New Jersey at more...