Before you rush to transfer the family home into a trust, it is worth understanding what probate actually looks like in New Jersey, when a trust truly makes sense, and when the better option may be to leave well enough alone.

To create a “life estate,” the owner of property must change their deed.

Most of all, establish a rapport with your attorney and a level of trust that allows her to guide you seamlessly through this process.

When was the last time you looked at your Will to determine if it reflects your current wishes and provides for people as you intend?

An ordinary power of attorney expires if you become mentally incompetent, but a durable power of attorney “survives” that event.