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Being named trustee means someone believed you were the right person to look after what they worked so hard to build. De...
10/16/2026

Being named trustee means someone believed you were the right person to look after what they worked so hard to build. Depending on the trust, that role may begin during their lifetime or after they’ve passed away.

A trustee’s job is to follow the trust and manage its assets for the beneficiaries. That can include managing accounts, keeping careful records, paying bills and taxes, communicating with beneficiaries, and making distributions according to the trust.

You don’t need to be a lawyer or financial expert to serve as trustee. What helps is having clear guidance, so you know what needs to happen first, what can wait, and how to avoid mistakes that could cause stress or conflict later.

Our trust administration team supports trustees through each step, so they can understand their responsibilities and carry out the terms of the trust with confidence.

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There are a lot of families that picture their parents’ home and savings one day passing down to the next generation. Bu...
10/15/2026

There are a lot of families that picture their parents’ home and savings one day passing down to the next generation. But retirement spending, debt, taxes, fees, long term care costs, and other expenses can change how much is ultimately left.

When care needs arise, families may suddenly find themselves making decisions about where a loved one will live, how care will be provided, and how it will be paid for.

Talking about long term care before it is needed can give families more time to understand their options. Medicaid planning and other elder law strategies may also be available depending on a person’s finances, assets, health needs, and timing.

Our Medicaid planning and elder law team helps New Jersey and New York families understand their options and prepare for the possibility of future care.

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When someone passes away without a will, the people they love don't get to guess what they would have wanted. New Jersey...
10/14/2026

When someone passes away without a will, the people they love don't get to guess what they would have wanted. New Jersey law steps in and makes those choices for them, using a set formula that doesn't know anything about your family, your relationships, or your wishes.

That formula decides who inherits and how much. If you have young children, a court decides who raises them. A court also picks who handles your affairs, and it may not be the person you would have trusted with that job.

A will or trust puts those decisions back in your hands. It doesn't have to be complicated, and it can grow and change as your life does. Visit the link in our bio to start a plan that reflects your family.

What's the one decision you'd never want a stranger making for your family?

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Estate tax and inheritance tax are easy to mix up, and they usually don’t come up until a family is already in the middl...
10/13/2026

Estate tax and inheritance tax are easy to mix up, and they usually don’t come up until a family is already in the middle of settling a loved one’s affairs, which is the hardest possible time to start learning how they work.

The good news is that a little planning now can go a long way. When you understand how these taxes could affect your plan, you can make thoughtful choices about what you leave, who you leave it to, and which tools fit your situation best.

It’s also smart to revisit your plan whenever life shifts, like after buying property in another state, moving to a new home, or deciding to include someone outside your immediate family.

Our team can take a fresh look at your plan and help you understand how these taxes may affect what your loved ones receive.

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10/12/2026

A will reflects your life at the time you sign it, but life naturally changes as your family grows, relationships change, and your wishes become clearer.

A codicil is one way to update part of your will without replacing the whole document. It can be used to add a gift, name a new executor, or make other changes while leaving the rest of the will in place.

Making the change the right way matters. A handwritten note in the margin of a signed will may not be legally effective. A formal codicil should be signed and executed with the same care as a will.

For smaller updates, a codicil may work well. When your life has changed in bigger ways, a new will may make more sense. Our wills and probate team can help you understand which option fits your situation.

When was the last time you looked at your will, and has anything in your life changed since then?

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Families with roots in more than one country often build a life that stretches across borders, with a home in one place,...
10/09/2026

Families with roots in more than one country often build a life that stretches across borders, with a home in one place, savings in another, and children who may live somewhere else entirely. That kind of life deserves a plan that considers how each country’s rules may work together.

Every country has its own approach to taxing what passes after death. The rules may depend on where you lived, where the property is located, and where the person receiving it lives. When those rules overlap, more than one country may have tax rules that apply.

Tax treaties, foreign tax credits, and the way a will or trust is structured may help address some of these issues. Planning ahead can also help families prepare for the paperwork and legal processes that may come with owning assets in more than one country.

Our cross border planning team helps families with ties to more than one country understand their options and create a plan for their circumstances.

Where in the world are the people and places that matter most to you?

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Your home is likely the place that holds your family’s biggest memories and one of your largest investments, so it’s wor...
10/08/2026

Your home is likely the place that holds your family’s biggest memories and one of your largest investments, so it’s worth taking a few minutes to make sure it will go to the right person in the way you truly intend.

Many couples sign a stack of papers at closing and never look at them again, trusting that everything will work itself out. But how your deed is written can determine what happens to your ownership interest when one of you passes away.

Taking a look now gives you the chance to address anything that doesn’t match your wishes. This can be especially important for blended families or anyone who bought their home before getting married.

Our estate planning team helps New Jersey families understand how their home is titled and build a plan that reflects what they want for the people they love.

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After helping many families through a sudden illness or the loss of a loved one, we’ve seen how having important decisio...
10/07/2026

After helping many families through a sudden illness or the loss of a loved one, we’ve seen how having important decisions made ahead of time can give families clearer direction during difficult days.

A thoughtful plan can name who will make medical choices for you, who can handle your finances if you can’t, and how certain assets will be passed on.

It can also help provide for a spouse who needs care, reduce the chance of confusion between siblings, and give your family clearer guidance about what you would have wanted.

These conversations can feel much easier around a kitchen table than in a hospital waiting room, and there’s no need to have every answer figured out before you begin.

Our team is here to help you take that first step, at a pace that feels right for you and your family.

What’s one thing you’d want your family to know about your wishes, even if you’ve never said it out loud?

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A power of attorney lets you choose someone you trust to handle financial matters on your behalf. One important decision...
10/06/2026

A power of attorney lets you choose someone you trust to handle financial matters on your behalf. One important decision is when that person’s authority begins.

An immediate power of attorney can allow your agent to act right away. A springing power of attorney takes effect only after an event described in the document happens, such as incapacity.

That timing can make a difference during a stressful situation. With a springing power of attorney, proof of the triggering event may be required before the agent can act.

The right choice depends on your circumstances, your comfort level, and the person you choose to act on your behalf.
Our team can walk you through the options and help you understand which may fit the way you want your affairs handled.

If you had to choose one person to manage your finances tomorrow, who would it be, and have you told them yet?

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10/05/2026

Your grandfather wrote his trust twenty years ago, when your son was still learning to walk. Now your son is turning 21, and the trust says he gets every dollar on his birthday. All at once.

Your grandfather loved him. He just couldn’t see this far ahead.

That’s where decanting may help. In some situations, assets from an old trust can be moved into a new trust with different terms that better fit the family today.

For example, the new trust might change when distributions are made or address terms that no longer work as intended.
But a trustee cannot simply change anything they want. Whether decanting is allowed and what can be changed depends on the trust and applicable law.

Our trust administration team can review your family’s trust and help you understand what options may be available.

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