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All families should take estate planning seriously, but doing so is especially important when a family member has special needs. The cost of care services over a lifetime can be astronomical, making eligibility for public…
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Dual trends that do not bode well for most people are: the rising cost of care; and, the tendency toward longer lives. The cost of obtaining care in the face of capacity decline and illness…
Read Moreabout Estate Planning: Include Long Term Care

A straightforward approach to key performance indicators (KPIs) enables business owners to consistently make informed decisions. When we rely on intuition (or flip a coin), we may get lucky sometimes, but for sustainability and growth,…
Read Moreabout Simple Performance Indicators?

Among the trends impacting the building industry are the growing popularity of industrial style, the reimagining of existing spaces, adaptation of eco-friendly materials and approaches, and of course, leaning in around smart uses of emerging…
Read Moreabout Innovation Meets Practicality

When someone dies without a will in New Jersey, the Surrogate’s Court in the county where the deceased lived typically appoints an administrator to settle their affairs. Once debts are paid, assets are distributed according…
Read Moreabout Administrator Responsibilities & Bonds in NJ

Most families will at some point find themselves following the probate procedures in their local court to bring the affairs of a loved one to closure. This ordinary process should not be confused with probate…
Read Moreabout Ensuring Fairness & Accountability in Probate Litigation

Sure, competitive pricing matters, but over-reliance on being the lowest bidder is a tactic that leaves a lot to chance–and ultimately a lot of potential wins and profits on the table. It’s a good idea…
Read Moreabout Winning With the Low Bid?

With the flow of technological possibilities flooding the construction industry, standing still, or burrowing in that old spreadsheet, is not a viable option. The push for efficiency and speed has never been more urgent, though…
Read Moreabout Still Ignoring Emerging Technology?

Trusts are an important tool in estate planning, because they can be set up to specifically address a variety of familial goals, and even to earmark funds for our own needs later in life. However,…
Read Moreabout Setting Up A Trust?