At a minimum, each adult person should have the following documents in place, collectively known as the “estate pyramid”: Will — Defines how you want your assets and money distributed after your death, as well as who will be in charge of your estate’s administration...
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Wills & Estates
Why you absolutely must have a Will if you have minor children
Welcoming a child into your family brings many changes to your life. If you have any children under the age of 18, you should have an estate plan in place to provide for, protect, and support them. Putting a comprehensive estate plan in place can provide numerous...
Will you need a new Will and other documents if you move to New Jersey?
The Garden State’s beaches and quality of life attract many families looking for a fresh start. Other times, people choose to move to New Jersey to be near family members who already live here or may be moving here in connection with their employment. Relocating to...
3 common estate planning myths
Creating an estate plan is the best way to protect your family, finances, and legacy. But many New Jersey residents procrastinate when it comes to creating their estate plan. They may falsely think the entire process is too complex or confusing, or they may even...
What can a will do?
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...
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...