Bergen County Estate Planning Attorney
The attorneys of Rubenstein, Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. have decades of combined experience helping clients with estate planning needs. We know that timely estate planning in Bergen County can protect your loved ones and prevent potential litigation.
Our law firm is familiar with New Jersey estate planning laws and we carefully document the wishes of our clients to protect their interests.
Estate planning services in Bergen County
We assist clients with the following estate planning documents:
- Wills
- Will modifications
- Powers of Attorney
- Trusts
Our Bergen County estate planning lawyers also help clients during the difficult time after a loved one dies. When probate court is responsible for transferring ownership of property to his or her heirs, we often advise clients on probate law.
What happens if you do not have an estate plan
If you die without a will, also known as dying intestate, the probate court usually divides your property among your immediate family. This means you do not have a say in who receives your assets.
If you have a spouse and children, your spouse gets the first $50,000 plus one-half of the balance of your estate and the remainder goes to your children. Otherwise, the court divides your estate between your spouse and your parents. If you do not have a spouse or children, the estate will go to your parents.
Alternative Bergen County estate planning
Rubenstein, Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. makes sure that the estate plan fits the client. In some cases, our clients wish to avoid probate and our lawyers suggest alternatives to a will.
A will must go through probate and the records become public upon completion of the proceeding. The following estate planning options are often used to avoid probate:
- Life insurance policies
- Gifting assets before death
- Transfer on Death (TOD) or Payable on Death (POD) accounts
- Holding assets through a tenancy in common
- Holding assets by joint tenancy with right of survivorship
- Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
- Revocable living trusts
Our Bergen County estate planning attorneys discuss your options and find a will alternative that meets your individual needs.
Speak with an experienced estate planner in Bergen County
The law firm of Rubenstein, Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. has been handling estate plans for our clients since 1988. Contact us and speak with a Bergen County estate planning lawyer. We provide the guidance and advice you need to make a solid plan for the inevitable.
Call 1 (201) 802-9202 to get an estate plan in Bergen County
