Taxation Trusts & EstatesPlanning for the disposition of your assets upon your death is frequently an uncomfortable topic that many people refuse to discuss until it is too late. If you die without a will or proper estate plan, your living wishes for the distribution of your estate will be given no weight. Instead, your estate will be distributed according to a statutory formula. If you want to protect your assets and your family, however, you must consider the future. At Einhorn Harris, our attorneys have drafted many wills and helped many people in North Jersey plan their estates. We approach these discussions with the understanding that you may feel uneasy about discussing end-of-life decisions and how to distribute your wealth. We will explain the tax implications of your plan. We will help you establish guardianship instructions for your minor children or other dependents, as well as explain the benefits of living wills (medical directives) and powers of attorney for health care. Finally, we can help you with the steps you may take during life to safeguard your estate for your family. We will help you develop a comprehensive legal plan that will be carried out upon your passing. You may be facing a divorce and there are issues involving your estate planning that must be dealt with. Our office is quite familiar with these issues. If you would like to get your financial affairs in order, contact Einhorn Harris to consult an experienced estate planning and guardianship lawyer. Subscribe to and read Gary Botwinick's Blog: "Estate Planning for You" ESTATE PLANNING FOR NEW JERSEY CIVIL UNIONS AND NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILIES A Magnet or a Battleground; Planning for the Family Vacation Home We compose and review estate documents, including:
Other Estate Planning ServicesIn addition to preparation of wills and document review, we also assist executors and individuals with probate matters such as will contests. If your relative is still living, but is no longer able to care for him or herself, we can assist you in establishing a guardianship and conservatorship on your relative's behalf. We work with you to establish a plan that fits your circumstances. We guide you through the process, advising you on the best way to become a guardian and take care of your ailing relative. Whenever there is a life-changing event, like a birth or a marriage, it is always a good idea to revisit your will and estate plan to include your new spouse or child. Additionally, our attorneys are well versed in the use of innovative estate planning techniques which can result in significant estate savings. Contact Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. at 973-627-7300 to speak with a New Jersey living wills attorney.
Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C., in Denville, New Jersey, represents clients facing criminal defense, family law, personal injury and other legal issues throughout North Jersey, including communities such as Morristown, Parsippany, Newark, West Orange and Livingston. Our office is conveniently located near I-80 and I-287. Bergen County • Essex County • Hunterdon County • Middlesex County • Morris County • Passaic County • Somerset County • Sussex County • Union County • Warren County |
