A durable power of attorney (POA) is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows someone who you appoint (your agent) to make decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. It is…
Mom and dad are getting older. One day dad tells mom that they may need to move to a nursing home. Concerned that the state will take all of their money, he takes certain precautionary measures; dad executes a deed…
1. Legal Guardianship of a vulnerable adult can only be granted once a person turns 18 years old and has a qualifying disability. Before 18, a person has not reached the statutory age of majority. After 18, only persons who…
Since any alimony arrangement made after January 1, 2019, will not be deductible from the gross income of the spouse paying it nor includible in the gross income of the spouse receiving it, an alternate method of gaining a tax…
Too often clients come to me when they have their backs against the wall faced with a difficult situation. Whether it is mom or dad, your husband or wife, or your best friend, people tend to not look to the…
Over the last few days there has been a sea change in the world of veteran pension planning. The Department of Veterans Affairs published their updated proposed rules which will go into effect October 18th. I am bringing this to…
When Can Your Issues Be Settled? Matrimonial Settlements are very common in New Jersey. The vast majority of New Jersey divorce cases end up settling on or before the trial date assigned by the Court. In fact, it is always…
The 2017 Tax Reform Act signed into law last month makes major changes to the way alimony is treated for tax purposes. It may cause many people to finalize their divorces before 12/31/18 to take advantage of the prior tax…
New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Criminal Harassment Statute In State v. Burkert, decided by the NJ Supreme Court in December, 2017 , the Court was faced with an appeal of a conviction of a petty disorderly persons offense in municipal…
Drescher-Cheslow Provides Tips On How To Choose The Right Family Law Attorney In Central Jersey When it comes time to search for a Central Jersey divorce lawyer it’s important that you take your time and review your options. Not everyone has…