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A basic estate plan involves planning for two things; a person’s demise and their incapacity. A Person’s Demise “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”- Benjamin Franklin.  Unfortunately, we all only have a limited time on this earth. Estate planning details how you…

Recently Mark Gastineau, the New York Jets all time sack leader, told the public that he was diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is an awful disease that affects the brain and destroys memories and other important mental functions.  He may not be able to recall…

When people think of estate planning, they usually think of the elderly or people in white clothes playing tennis on their massive estates in the Hamptons. Both the elderly and the super wealthy need estate plans, but so does everyone, especially parents with young children.  Estate planning consists of planning…

If a person dies without leaving a Last Will & Testament, that person is said to have died intestate.   To learn more about who would inherit according to intestacy, read “What Happens if I Die without a Will?”   When a person passes away without a will, a person needs to…

Many people start the New Year with different New Year’s resolutions.  Start eating healthier, stop procrastinating, and lose weight all see m to be favorites for the New Year. One resolution that everyone should make is to put together an Estate Plan. A proper Estate Plan covers who should make…

Probate is defined as the official proving of a Will.  Many people think that when they create a Will all their assets will be distributed according to their will. This may not be the case. The only assets that can be administered according to the terms of the Will are…