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It goes without saying that a child custody battle is an emotional and volatile period. Therefore, understanding what the child custody hearing process looks like can help to reduce the stress and emotions that accompany these kinds of cases. The best way to reach a...
Picture this: You're perched on the family couch, maintaining your most serious "responsible parent" expression while your children deliver a presentation titled "Why Our Family NEEDS a Pet (Yes, Really)." Despite your previous declarations that your family will never...
It is well known that the cost of healthcare is high, but often it goes unconsidered how the cost of healthcare effects our nation’s seniors—this is especially the case when considering long-term care. Medicare, a federal health insurance program, is tailored towards...
The term “blended family” applies to families where people have remarried and have children from previous relationships. Blending families together is no small feat: it takes time, care, and vulnerability. It is a celebratory moment when two families become one. Often...
Revocable Living Trusts (also known as Living Trusts) provide many with a flexible and effective form of asset management, making them a popular choice in estate planning. But what exactly makes them so effective? Unlike a will, it is not necessary to submit a trust...
What Is Undue Influence? Undue influence occurs when someone pressures, manipulates, or coerces a person into changing their will in a way that benefits them unfairly. In some cases where undue influence is suspected, it can lead to a will contest, the rightful heirs...
Technology and modernization have made many changes to our world. Originally, estate planning meant sitting across at a desk with an attorney as they put your final wishes in writing. Today, the rise of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) wills has given us access to drafting our...
Dying intestate (without a valid will or estate plan) is unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence. When it does happen, dying in intestacy would leave the job of divvying the assets a decedent had left behind in the hands of the probate court; and without a proper map...
Estate planning is often much simpler than people realize, but it may still confront you with all kinds of new words and phrases. Although you could spend hours exploring the full list of estate planning terminology, two of the most important words are “executor” and...
Seniors today have the freedom to live anywhere they like, and many strategically retire in certain states to take advantage of various benefits. New Jersey is an attractive choice for many seniors, and it offers numerous benefits worth considering. Before choosing...