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When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?

 October 27, 2021 |
If your life changes, so should your estate plan. Marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, a birth and a changing relationship with a child are just some of the life changes that may affect your estate plan.
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Is a Rollover IRA a Good Idea?

 October 26, 2021 |
With Covid-triggered changes in the economy and more people taking early retirement or changing jobs, there has been a surge in rollovers from 401(k)s to individual retirement accounts.
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Should I Delay Filing for Social Security?

 October 25, 2021
In a rush to file for Social Security benefits at age 62? Many people are, but slow down and do the math first – or you might regret it.
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How are Alzheimer’s and Dementia Different?

 October 22, 2021 | |
A better understanding of dementia will help you (or a loved one) get the right diagnosis and treatment.
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Estate Planning for Special Needs Children Using Special Needs Trusts

It takes a special parent to care for a child with special needs. These parents’ greatest financial concern is typically ensuring that their children are cared for when they can no longer do so.
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How Can I Conduct a Family Meeting about Family Wealth Planning?

 October 20, 2021 |
When there is a large inheritance at stake (or even when there isn’t), it is a great idea to get everyone on the same page. A family meeting can make that happen, and it can even be enjoyable.
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What is the Difference between Conservatorship and Guardianship?

 October 19, 2021 |
The term ‘conservatorship’ was suddenly all over the news this year because of singer Britney Spears. However, whether you've been reading up on the topic because of current events or you've been trying to understand it for personal reasons, the legal jargon can be confusing.
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What Items Should Not Be Stored in a Safety Deposit Box?

 October 18, 2021 |
Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
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Where Do You Score on Estate Planning Checklist?

 October 15, 2021 |
Every so often, it’s smart to methodically go through your estate planning documents and see if any tweaks are needed. Here’s a checklist to guide you through that mission.
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Gift-Tax Exemptions are Treated Differently by IRS and Medicaid

 October 14, 2021 |
Most people have heard that each individual is allowed to gift $15,000 per year to another person without paying a gift tax. However, exactly what the gift tax is, and the consequences of going beyond $15,000, are less clear.
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Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm of Benjamin Eckman
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1767 Morris Ave., Suite 314
Union, NJ 07083

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73 Mt. View Blvd.,
Wayne, NJ 07470

1 University Drive, Suite 609
Hackensack, NJ 07601

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