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Defining a Trust A trust is a formal arrangement where a trustor or settlor assigns another party, the trustee, the authority to hold title to property or assets for a beneficiary's advantage. The primary purpose of a trust is to safeguard the trustor's assets, ensure...
In the realm of estate planning in New Jersey, two primary instruments often come into focus: living trusts and wills. Each has its distinct advantages and appropriateness depending on individual circumstances. This comprehensive guide aims to elucidate the...
Retirement Plan Trust Planning your retirement? Wondering how to make the most of your retirement savings while safeguarding the interests of your heirs? Introducing the Retirement Plan Trust, a powerful instrument tailor-made for those who want to combine the...
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too Recently a healthy single woman came to my office with the following demand: “Protect my money in case I ever enter a nursing home, make sure my children do not pay any capital gains tax on the appreciation of the assets, and protect...
Estate planning can be a daunting process for anyone, but it's especially important to consider when dealing with personal residence trusts. Whether you choose a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) or a Personal Residence Trust (PRT), there are both pros and...
About 1.5 million Americans become widows and widowers in a normal year, but the pandemic has boosted that significantly. The National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University estimates that about 380,000 of more than 700,000 people in the U.S. who have died from Covid were married.
The Problem: Will I Lose My Home If Nursing Home Care Is Ever Needed? What is the best way to protect your primary residence from Medicaid if nursing home care is ever needed? Many senior citizens are concerned with the thought “what will happen to my primary...