This article uses 2017 Estate and Gift Tax Limits. Looking at your bank account, it’s easy to think that gifting money to a child as part of your budget just isn’t feasible. You may have a [...]

You know your kids love you. You know they love the vacation house they’ve enjoyed every summer since childhood. And you’re sure they’ll love the idea of inheriting that home when you pass away. [...]

Estate plans are not intended to be a one-and-done project. They are living documents that should reflect your current situation, needs, and goals. That can only be achieved via regular reviews, [...]

Our own Marc Cusano, Esq., has been honored as one of Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” two years in a row – for both 2017 and 2018. The designation is bestowed by the Super [...]

“If something bad happened to me, or I suddenly passed away, who would take care of my children?” It’s not a pleasant thought, but if you’re a parent, it’s highly likely that you’ve asked [...]

While it’s nearly impossible to plan for every one of life's contingencies, it is possible to create an effective and comprehensive estate plan. While good estate planning anticipates your death [...]

Suppose your daughter inherits from you through an Inheritance Trust, and she wishes to pay off her mortgage with the trust funds. As her own trustee, she’d have the authority to do that without [...]