When you pass away, your loved ones need to know what you intend for them to do with the money and property you leave behind. A little Estate planning now can help them navigate the probate process as quickly and painlessly as possible in the future. That is the power...
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Selecting a trustee or personal representative
When you create estate planning documents, you will need to select people to administer those documents when the need arises to use them. Your trustee or personal representative does not need specific qualifications or certifications. The only requirement is that they...
Ensure your estate plan protects your home
As a homeowner, you may assume you know what will happen to your house after your death. If you have not made specific arrangements for such a transfer, however, your house could end up causing a headache for your heirs. New Jersey allows for several ways for you to...
The advantages and disadvantages of creating a trust
Many people think that trusts are only for the extremely wealthy. At , we have been helping people create estate plans for nearly 40 years. We know that anyone who wants or needs to incorporate a trust into their estate planning can do so,...
What estate planning tools are available to you?
At Mariano & Coiro, P.C. we have been handling estate planning for New Jerseyans for almost 40 years, and we know that your wishes for your legacy are unique. You may want to provide for your family, support a good cause or protect the wealth you have built during...
Do I really need a living will and proxy directive?
Most young adults in their 20s and 30s enjoy good health. They rarely (if ever) need to go to the doctor or the hospital. Serious illness and injury seem like remote possibilities that healthy young people seldom consider. Hopefully, we will all enjoy a long, healthy...
New Jersey probate process: What is it, and what does it entail?
You’ve worked hard over the years to provide for your family and ensure the well-being of your loved ones in the future. Understandably, you want to take purposeful steps to safeguard their interests in a manner that promotes family prosperity across successive...
New Jersey eliminates estate tax
The big news for all New Jersey residents is that effective January 1, 2018, the New Jersey estate tax is no more! The federal exemptions have also doubled to nearly $22 Million.This provides a good reminder that we need to use opportunities like this to revisit our...
Three key estate planning documents everyone should have
I don't have a very large estate. Do I really need a will? A prevalent myth is that unless you have a considerable amount of money or assets, you really don't need to have a will. Nothing could be further from the truth. A properly drawn will does many things, among...