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Estate Planning in New Jersey? Should I Appoint a Health Care Surrogate?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

When most people think about estate planning, the first thing that comes to mind is asset distribution. An estate plan can be used to help decide who gets what. However, that is only one aspect of estate planning. For seniors and soon-to-be seniors, health care is a very important part of overall estate planning…. Read More »

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Four Significant Risks of Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Estate Planning

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

There is no question that completing a do-it-yourself (DIY) project can be extremely rewarding. At the same time, the DIY option is not the right approach for every situation. In some cases, you should rely on a trained professional. With estate planning, there are major risks to taking the do-it-yourself approach. At Poulos LoPiccolo… Read More »

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Why Set Up an Irrevocable Trust Instead of a Revocable Trust?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

A trust can be one of the most effective, efficient estate planning tools. These are many different types of trusts—including those that can be changed (revocable trusts) and those that cannot be changed (irrevocable trusts). This raises an important question: Why would you set up an irrevocable trust instead of a revocable trust? The… Read More »

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Is Elder Law the Same Thing as Estate Planning?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Older Americans have unique legal and financial needs. Elder law attorneys are devoted to providing legal services that meet these needs. You may be wondering: Is elder law the same thing as estate planning? The short answer is “no”—estate planning is an important part of elder law, but the practice area is more comprehensive…. Read More »

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Nursing Home Care in New Jersey is Extremely Expensive: Protect Your Family’s Finances By Planning Ahead

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

A private room in a nursing home in New Jersey can cost more than $10,000 per month. It is an astronomical figure that can put a tremendous financial strain on families. Even a seemingly short long-term care need can quickly start to eat away a person’s life savings—and the public support options are somewhat… Read More »

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My Elderly Parent Does Not Have an Estate Plan—What Should We Do Now?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Unfortunately, many older adults lack a comprehensive estate plan. The AARP reports that 60 percent of adults and 30 percent of adults over 60 do not even have a will. If your elderly parent does not have an estate plan, it is imperative that you take action. It may not be too late to… Read More »

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Is it Possible to Disinherit a Child in New Jersey?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Every adult in New Jersey should have a comprehensive estate plan in place. For parents, making plans for children—even if those children are now adults—is a key part of the estate planning process. Children are presumptively heirs in New Jersey. With that being said, you do have the right to disinherit a child. Within… Read More »

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Four Tips to Reduce the Risk of Elder Abuse

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Unfortunately, elder abuse remains a serious problem. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that one in ten seniors are affected. There are proactive measures that your family can take to protect your elderly parents and other vulnerable loved ones. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we have extensive elder law experience. Here, our Monmouth County… Read More »

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How Do You Leave an IRA to Your Heirs in New Jersey

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Do you have significant savings in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? You may have questions about how you leave these retirement savings to the benefit of a spouse, child, or other loved one. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we provide solutions-focused estate planning representation. Within this article, our Monmouth County estate planning lawyer highlights the… Read More »

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Will You Have to Pay Taxes If You Inherit a Home from Your Parent in New Jersey?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

For many people, real property makes up a significant share of their overall estate. According to data from Zillow, the average home in New Jersey reached a record high $522,643 in early 2024. Many people pass down their homes to their children. This raises an important question: Do you pay taxes on a home… Read More »

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