If you are preparing to produce a film, one of your early decisions is how to structure the business side of the project. Depending on your production plans, you may choose to form a single-picture LLC in New Jersey rather than produce the film through an existing company. Once... read more
Property division, alimony, inheritance rights, and estate plans often become points of conflict when a marriage ends. While no one enters a marriage expecting a divorce, planning ahead can help reduce disputes and protect your financial future. An important part of the plan is estate planning for asset protection... read more
You brought something into this relationship that took years to build: an inheritance, a business, a home that was yours before you were together. Asking for a prenuptial agreement felt necessary, but it also opened a door you weren’t ready to walk through with your partner. Now there’s tension... read more
You built something carefully. Maybe a parent left you an inheritance, and you placed it in a trust. Maybe you and an estate planning attorney structured assets years ago with exactly this kind of moment in mind. Now you are facing a divorce, and the question keeping you up... read more
A second marriage often brings new opportunities, new responsibilities, and new estate planning challenges. Many couples entering a second marriage have children from prior relationships, separate assets, retirement accounts, and differing goals for the future. Without a clear estate plan, conflicts can arise between a surviving spouse and children... read more
The family thought that singer Aretha Franklin had died in 2018 with no will. Then, months after her death a handwritten document was found in a notebook under a couch cushion. It seemed to be a holographic will. Handwritten Will Governs Estate of Singer Her family thought that she... read more
When couples in New Jersey divorce, one of the most complicated issues they face is how to divide property. The division of payments like bonuses and deferred compensation in divorce, especially payments earned during marriage but payable afterward, can be particularly complex. These payments often make up a large... read more
Key Takeaways Advanced estate planning goes beyond a simple will, using trusts, gifting, and asset transfer strategies to minimize taxes and preserve wealth. Irrevocable trusts and family limited partnerships help protect assets from creditors and reduce estate tax exposure. Charitable giving strategies can provide tax advantages while supporting causes... read more
Key Takeaways A simple trust must distribute income annually, while a complex trust offers more flexibility with distributions and charitable giving. Understanding the tax implications of each trust type is essential to maximizing your estate’s efficiency and minimizing IRS exposure. Choosing the right trust depends on your specific goals—whether... read more
When couples with minor children separate, the issue of child support usually looms large. Although New Jersey has a standard set of guidelines to determine the monthly support amount one parent will pay to the other, those guidelines can fall short in higher-income cases. Private school tuition, extracurricular activities,... read more
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