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Medicaid Primer

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

As the average life expectancy of the general population rises, there is more of a chance that at least one spouse will need to go into a nursing home or assisted living facility during his or her...

Disclaimer Trusts and Portability

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

The usual testamentary intent for a couple is for the deceased spouse’s estate to pass to the surviving spouse.  The IRS allows the estate of the first spouse to die to pass to the surviving...

Passing Your Guns Upon Death

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

New Jersey Law prohibits anyone from selling, giving, transferring, assigning or otherwise disposing of, nor receiving, purchasing or otherwise acquiring a firearm unless, the person receiving the...

Providing For Your Four-Legged Loved Ones

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Clients fret over how much of their estate to leave to family, but devote little attention to their four-legged loved ones.  Provisions for one’s animals can be made informally through a Letter of...

Surrogate Decision Making

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Recently, a number of our clients have asked for literature on the difference between a Durable Power of Attorney, Conservatorship, and Guardianship.

Death, Divorce, and Your Estate

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

While happily married, it is common for a couple to leave everything to each other in their wills or to name an in-law to act as executor or trustee.  However, once the marriage sours, the thought of...

The Lesson of Terri Schiavo

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Now more than 15 years ago, the world watched as Terri Schiavo’s family repeatedly litigated her fate.  Regrettably, this highly publicized family conflict could have been easily avoided had Terri...

It’s a Trust Thing

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Trusts come in many shapes and sizes.  One size does not fit all.  Which trust to use, or whether to use a trust at all, depends on the circumstances of each case.

Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

As of August 1, 2019, New Jersey has a law allowing capable, terminally ill adult patients to end their lives.  Known as the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, the law provides that...

Will Challenges

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Any last will and testament is potentially subject to judicial challenge.  If a will is prepared in accordance with the formalities required by state law, the surrogate is empowered to accept its...