Once an individual or family has completed their estate plan, the next step is to determine how to properly store the resulting documents. In order for one's estate planning efforts to produce the desired results, the designated individuals who will handle the estate...
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Benefits of trusts: Beyond avoiding probate
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 25, 2015 | Probate
Virtually all New Jersey residents are aware that building an estate plan around trusts instead of simply drafting a will can keep an estate out of probate. The probate process is time-consuming, expensive and fraught with potential tension and stress, and avoiding...
Estate planning across state lines
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 19, 2015 | Estate Planning
Quite a few New Jersey residents own assets in different states or spend time traveling between two or more states. In such cases, estate planning can become complicated. The laws of one state may conflict with those of another, and assets can be bogged down as the...
Is a will an outdated type of estate planning tool?
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 17, 2015 | Wills
New Jersey residents have more estate planning options today than ever before. In fact, the sheer volume of available choices can be confusing and can lead many to feel overwhelmed. Some people feel that, with all of the available options, the will has become obsolete...
Unmarried couples have unique estate planning needs
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 12, 2015 | Estate Planning
A great many young people in New Jersey fail to recognize the importance of creating a comprehensive estate plan. This is especially true among young couples who feel (and rightfully so) that their lives will be long and happy and that the need for estate planning is...
Reduce stress with this simple estate plan approach
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 10, 2015 | Estate Planning
For many New Jersey families, the period of time immediately following the loss of a loved one is stressful enough. Adding layers of complexity on top of the grieving process only serves to make this time even more difficult and should be avoided whenever possible....
A simple estate plan need all parents share
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 6, 2015 | Estate Planning
When many New Jersey residents consider estate planning, they imagine the manner in which their assets will be distributed at the conclusion of a long and happy life. While this is the ideal outcome of any estate planning effort, it is not the only reason why creating...
New Jersey residents should be wary of estate planning scams
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 4, 2015 | Estate Planning
While many people recognize the value of creating a comprehensive estate plan, they also want to save money while addressing that need. They sometimes look for savings in estate planning services, and they can become victims to a range of scams that prey on...
A longer life means a shift in estate planning
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Aug 28, 2015 | Estate Planning
Americans are currently living longer than ever before thanks to revolutions in healthcare and medical technology. Researchers estimate that the average lifespan is now nearly twelve years longer than it was in the 1940s. As a result, the estate planning approach...
How to select an estate planning attorney
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Aug 26, 2015 | Estate Planning
Choosing a legal professional to guide the process of creating a comprehensive estate plan is an important task. The individual who is trusted with this role will have a great deal of impact on the finished product, and New Jersey residents should take the time and...