Elder Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning in Hackensack, New Jersey

Veteran Aid is provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is offered to service members. Many of these service members spent decades fighting for the country. All veterans have earned the right to the aid that is offered to them, but many are not aware of the types of benefits they can receive and are entitled to. Unfortunately, because there is a lack of understanding about these benefits that are available, there are many veterans who are not collecting these benefits and reaping the advantages that are associated with them. An estate attorney can help a veteran with applying for and eventually receiving Veteran Aid. Assisting with the Application Process Some veterans have a difficult time with the application process. They might not know what types of information is needed to help them receive the benefits they have earned because of their willingness to fight for the country. Applying for the aid that is available is something that vete...

Are you currently supposed to receive child support from the other parent of your child? The support could help lessen the financial burden on you. The cost of raising a child is certainly not cheap. You may foot the bill for nearly everything, including the cost of groceries, school supplies, diapers, and all kinds of necessities. If you are not currently receiving the support that has been requested of you from the other parent of your child, you need to know some important tips that could help with the process of enforcing child support in New Jersey . Request to Have Income Withheld If you know your former partner is working but he or she is still not paying the child support to you to help cover some child-related expenses, you could request to have his or her income withheld. The way that this works is that you can hire an attorney to file a petition to the court to have the amount of money deducted from this individual’s paychecks. Rather than waiting for th...

Coming to the realization that things are not working out in your marriage can be overwhelming. If you have already tried counseling and support groups, you are likely ready to file for divorce. There is no reason to remain in a failed marriage, even if you have children. Sometimes, remaining in a toxic relationship just for the kids can wind up causing more harm than good. As you prepare to file for divorce, it is important to understand how debt is divided in a New Jersey divorce .                                                                             What the Court Must Determine Before any debt can be divided between the two spouses in a New Jersey divorce, the court must determine the following in relation to the debt: ? Confirming that the debt actually exists using documentation ?...

A sad fact of life is that many elderly people will wind up in a nursing home because they do not have family that lives close to them or there is no one around to care for them. Either way, it can cost almost $100,000 per year to live in a nursing home, and Medicare does not pay for it, which means the elderly person and his or her family will wind up footing the bill. You can rearrange your finances so that Medicaid winds up paying for the nursing home care your loved one will receive. However, you need to avoid the six common  Medicaid application  mistakes discussed here so you put yourself in a good position when the time comes. Handing Out Assets Too Early in Life There is one thing to plan ahead of time and then it can be too early to start handing out your assets to your adult children. Moving assets too early can lead to tax implications that you do not want to face and other problems with your adult children. Do not forget, these are your assets and your home,...

The moment you realize that you want to spend the rest of your life with your significant other is a special moment. You will purchase an engagement ring, plan the proposal, and hope that nothing goes wrong. The novelty and happiness of the moment will likely wear off after you say “I do” and problems enter your marriage. The sad fact of the matter is that too many marriages end in divorce. In order to protect yourself, you should  sign a prenuptial agreement  and here are the reasons why. There are Children from a Previous Relationship One of the most common reasons why people who get married sign a prenuptial agreement is because there are children from a previous relationship. If you fail to sign a prenup, your new spouse could wind up disinheriting your children if you predecease them. Protecting your children is important, especially if your new spouse also has children from a previous relationship. Agree Upon Potential Problems in Advance A great advantage of ...

Putting together your estate plan is one of the most important things you will do in your life. The documents that go into an estate plan are legally binding, can be changed when you need to change them, and should be reviewed often to make sure they are up-to-date with your current needs in life. If you are putting together an estate plan, or updating one, consult with your estate planning attorney in New Jersey to make sure you avoid these  common mistakes . Keeping Outdated Beneficiary Designations One of the worst mistakes you can make when creating an estate plan or updating one is keeping beneficiary designations that are outdated. Even though your will might have different beneficiaries listed, there are other assets that could go to the wrong people if you do not change the designations. Most assets have forms you complete that name the beneficiaries. Review these forms periodically to make sure the beneficiaries listed are still the ones who should receive the assets...

It is not easy being married. Even for couples who get along with each other, make decisions together, talk a lot, and make sacrifices, marriage is still not easy. It takes a lot of work to make a marriage a successful one. There are marriages that end after one year. There are marriages that end after 40 years. It does not matter how long you have been married; if it is not working, it is time to look at filing for divorce in New Jersey. So, how can you tell if divorce is in your future ? Let us examine the most common signs that a marriage has failed so you can know what to look for in your marriage and plan accordingly. If you fear you are headed toward divorce, contact our Hackensack divorce lawyers right away.                                                                       Expectations That ar...