Ridgewood Estate Planning Blog

In our previous post, we began looking at a recent Forbes article discussing surprisingly helpful estate planning lessons drawn from a recent George Clooney film which was nominated for Oscars in five different categories. The name of the film is "The...

A recent Forbes article highlighted some of the estate planning lessons that were embedded-ironically enough-in a recent film called the Descendants. The film, starring George Clooney, was reportedly nominated for Oscars in a handful of categories.According to the...

Planning for the care of pets is among the tasks people include in the estate planning process. To some, it may seem silly, but for others, their animal friends are their world. For those who want their pets are cared for in the event of the death, it really is best...

As our readers may know, big changes may be in store for estate planners and their clients in 2013, and time is running out to take advantage of favorable estate planning conditions. In fact, the current situation is the most favorable estate and gifting environment...

In our previous post, we began discussing options for dealing with employer stock option in one's estate plan.As we noted, if one leaves either and incentive (ISO) or a nonqualified (NSO) type of plan to one's estate, one needs to make sure the executor has the...

How any given person's estate plan will turn out depends on a number of factors, including their family structure, their goals, and their assets. In the latter category, one of the often overlooked assets is stock options.Many people own stock options, but in some...

Those who have been through divorce understand well how it can affect nearly every area of one's life. Estate planning is no exception.Under New Jersey law, a spouse-even those disinherited in a will-may be entitled to one third of their partner's augmented estate....

In our previous post, we began looking at the topic of minor guardianships. As we noted, selecting a guardian or guardians for minor children is an important aspect of estate planning, and for many it is the careful decision they will make in their will.When you...

For many people, ensuring that the needs of their children are met is one of the most important reasons to get an estate plan done. There is no question that appointing guardians for children is a very important question, and one that shouldn't be taken...