Newark Family And Estate Law Blog
Conflict in probate can be prevented by advanced estate planning
It can be hard to think about a time when you won’t be there for your family, but it could be even harder on your family if you don’t. Leaving without a comprehensive plan in place could put your family on the verge of dispute. More than one-third of people have...
Provide for your children through estate planning
Estate planning is a critical matter for all adults, but parents need to be especially careful that they have things set up properly so that their children are taken care of if something happens to both parents. This isn't something that most of them want to think...
Transitions in child custody can be hard on children
One of the most frightening things for children whose parents are going through a divorce is where they are going to live. It might be challenging for them to accept that their parents are going to have different homes, and they may have trouble adjusting to the new...
Hire a bilingual attorney to help with estate planning
Estate planning can be difficult, especially if you're new to the United States and don't speak the language. That's why it's important to find an attorney who speaks your language and understands English, too, so that you can fully understand the laws that impact...
Divorce can mean major estate plan changes
A parent's top priority is taking care of their children. When they go through a divorce, every aspect of their life has to be geared toward doing what's best for the kids. This isn't always simple to do; however, taking it one step at a time might make it easier....
Toxic divorce is stressful for everyone involved
High-conflict divorces are often nightmares for both parties. When you are in the midst of one, you need to have great mental strength to cope with what's going on. There is almost always going to be at least some conflict during the divorce, but some parties take...
Know how placing assets in trusts can impact you
Your will is an important part of your estate plan, but you might also need to establish trusts to dole out your assets when you pass away. There are many different types of trusts, so you have to think about what goals you have for those assets and what circumstances...
Parenting plans can be challenging to create
When living in the same home as both parents is the only thing that children know, it is traumatic for them to find out that their parents are getting a divorce. Your job now becomes protecting them from the situations that they don't need to be privy to while working...
Adjusting to divorce changes can be complicated
A divorce is a time of considerable changes, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. One thing that can add some challenges is when you have children together. You have to take the children into account for every decision you make during the split. Some people will...
Double check your estate plan documents periodically
When you make your estate plan, you need to consider the best way to get assets to your loved ones. You have three primary options. Some assets have a designation known as "payable on death."` This enables you to decide now who they will go to when you pass away....
