Family legal planning.

Understanding Trusts in Estate Planning

Trusts play an important role in estate planning, but they can be confusing to understand. This is in part because trusts come in several forms, each with a specific…

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Estate Planning

If the situation with COVID-19 has you considering the “what if” scenarios, you’re not alone.

Here’s What Happens in the State of New York If You Don’t Have an Estate Plan

Your family means everything to you, but it’s easy with the hectic pace of life to forget about setting up important legal mechanisms that can protect their futures.

Five Common Misconceptions about Private Adoption in New York and New Jersey

What are the five most common misconceptions about New Jersey and New York private adoption?

Does Tennessee’s Proposed Bill Repeal Protections for Children Born Through IVF?

Early this year, Tennessee lawmaker Terri Lynn Weaver introduced a bill to eliminate a state statute granting legitimate status to a child who is born from artificial…

Five Must-Have Insurance Policies When You Have a Child with Special Needs

While all parents should have comprehensive insurance coverage to protect against unexpected setbacks, when you have a child with special needs, the need for that…

Four Signs You Shouldn’t Mediate Your Divorce

When getting a divorce, one of the first decisions you will face is whether to resolve your differences with your spouse through litigation or mediation.

Own a Business? You Need a Plan.

Mompreneurs, dadpreneurs, parentpreneurs – whatever you want to call them – are on the rise. Parents who find balancing the corporate grind and a meaningful family life…

Estate Planning Tips for IRAs & 401(k)s

If you have a family, chances are that the vast majority of your assets are held in one of two ways: your home, and your tax-deferred retirement account, such as an…

Why Suze Orman Is Wrong About Revocable Trusts

If you follow Suze Orman – or know someone who does – you might think that you’re completely irresponsible if you don’t haven’t created a revocable living trust…

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Beneficiaries

When we think about estate planning, wills, healthcare documents, powers of attorney, and maybe trusts, come to mind. Those legal documents are important, but, if you’re…

What’s the Big Deal about Guardianship?

Most parents know that it’s important to choose someone to take care of your kids if something were to happen to you and you were no longer around to raise your…

Should Your Child Have a Special Needs Trust?

If you have a child with special needs, you may have been told you should set up a special needs trust. This article explains the benefits of a special needs trust and…

Who Is Authorized to Pick Up Your Child in an Emergency?

If your child attends school, daycare, or extracurricular activities, is someone authorized to pick him or her up if you’re not able to do so? In the case of an…

Will Your Family Have to Pay Estate Taxes?

In calculating the financial resources that would be available to your family if something happened to you, don’t forget to take into account any estate or inheritance…

Five Ways an Estate Plan Can Protect Your Family

While we can’t always prevent a fatal accident or illness, we can take steps to ensure that our children would receive the best care possible in the worst of…

Six Tips for Choosing a Guardian for Your Child

Without question, the single biggest challenge to couples contemplating their will is deciding whom to choose as their children’s guardian. If you have many family…

Creating a Safety Net for Your Family with Smart Legal & Financial Planning

If you’re a parent, protecting your children from harm is always top of mind. Preventing a toddler from falling down the stairs, making sure your child looks both ways…

Guardianship Planning for Global Families: Choosing a Guardian for Your Child in the International Context

Asset Protection Strategies for Parents Who Doctor

If you are a dentist or doctor, you may be concerned about protecting your family’s assets from the threat of large malpractice claims. This concern is not unfounded…

The ABLE Act: A 529 Plan for Children with Special Needs

Do you have a child who has special needs? Have you ever wished that there were a way to save for their future with a tax-free account – much like the 529 accounts that…

Estate Planning After Divorce: Protecting Your Assets from Your Ex

Few things are more emotionally trying than going through a divorce, especially when young children are involved. After the financial and child custody battles are over…