Supporting Aging Loved Ones: A POA’s Role
As loved ones age, their ability to handle daily tasks and make important decisions can change. Watching someone you care about face these challenges is never easy, and you may wonder how best to support them. Planning ahead can help ease those worries and protect their well-being. One way to provide that...
Supporting Aging Loved Ones: A POA’s Role Continue reading…What Powers Do Guardians Have?
After the court has appointed you as a person’s guardian, you need to know what powers or authority you have to exercise your duties. New Jersey state law and the courts grant and limit guardians’ authority based on the needs and capabilities of the ward subject to guardianship.
What Powers Do Guardians Have? Continue reading…What Are the Disadvantages of Being a Guardian?
Guardianship can help families protect the interests and welfare of a loved one who cannot manage their personal, financial, or legal affairs due to age or incapacity. Although assuming the role of a guardian represents an act of love and service for a family member, doing so has downsides and disadvantages....
What Are the Disadvantages of Being a Guardian? Continue reading…Is Probate Still Required If There Is A Surviving Spouse?
When a loved one passes away, the idea of having to go through probate can be overwhelming, especially for the surviving spouse. Many wonder if probate is necessary when a surviving spouse inherits the estate. The necessity of probate largely depends...
Is Probate Still Required If There Is A Surviving Spouse? Continue reading…Can I Be Paid To Take Care Of My Mom Or Dad Full-time?
Yes. New Jersey offers several programs that can pay adult children to care for their parents, primarily through Medicaid options like the Personal Preference Program (PPP) and Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS), as well as the Veterans Directed Care Program. Outside of Medicaid, Paid Family Leave Insurance...
Can I Be Paid To Take Care Of My Mom Or Dad Full-time? Continue reading…Navigating Guardianship For Special Needs Adults In New Jersey
Sometimes it is necessary to appoint a guardian for an adult with special needs if they cannot make important decisions independently. Guardianship for special needs adults in New Jersey is a legal arrangement where a court appoints a guardian to make decisions on behalf of an individual who is deemed unable...
Navigating Guardianship For Special Needs Adults In New Jersey Continue reading…The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Cases in New Jersey
The presence of domestic violence in child custody cases presents an additional series of deeply concerning challenges in family law. At its core, domestic violence is not just an issue between partners. When there is domestic violence present in the household, it can cast a profound and lasting impact on the...
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Cases in New Jersey Continue reading…Talking to your Family about Estate Planning During the Holidays
Estate planning, often perceived as a complex and sensitive topic, becomes especially important during the holidays, a time traditionally associated with family gatherings and reflection on the future. Since many families are together during the holidays in a supportive environment, this time can be a unique opportunity to discuss estate planning....
Talking to your Family about Estate Planning During the Holidays Continue reading…How Can You Ensure the Well-Being of Your Children in Your Estate Plan?
If you are considering your estate plan and want to make sure that your minor children are taken care of if something should happen to you, you should take great care in appointing a guardian for them. Here are some general steps you might wish to consider in selecting a guardian:
How Can You Ensure the Well-Being of Your Children in Your Estate Plan? Continue reading…Factors Considered in Determining Types Of Spousal Alimony Payments
In New Jersey, determining spousal alimony payments (often referred to as "spousal support" or "maintenance") is a complex process. The court considers a variety of factors in making a determination. While there is not a fixed formula like child support, the following factors can play a role in the determination...
Factors Considered in Determining Types Of Spousal Alimony Payments Continue reading…What Are Some Common Will Contest Issues That Might Lead To Estate Litigation in New Jersey?
We have all heard in the news of celebrities who have died and their heirs are now in protracted court battles involving the distribution of certain estate assets. This is not unique to celebrities, and can often happen with any individual(s) who have lost a family member where contests involving the will...
What Are Some Common Will Contest Issues That Might Lead To Estate Litigation in New Jersey? Continue reading…Reasons to Hire a Family Law Attorney
Divorce, child support, child custody, and alimony are daunting cases for everyone who must face them. The stress and anxiety that come with these cases are enough to make you feel defeated before you even begin. Families do have issues, and some are severe enough to require the help...
Reasons to Hire a Family Law Attorney Continue reading…