Estate Administration: When a loved one passes on, the survivors are left with settling the estate. This settlement process generally involves the Surrogate Court for the county where the decedent resided at the time of death. Probate is the legal process by which a person's debts are paid and assets are distributed upon his or her death. The legal entity that owns the decedent's assets until they are distributed is an "Estate". Estate administration includes the probate process as well as the non-probate transfers of the decedent's assets. The probate and administration of estates could be a complex and time consuming process requiring knowledgeable legal and tax counsel to guide the estate administrator(s) through the process. We administer estates from the probate of the will, through the collection of the decedent's assets, payment of liabilities, preparation and filing of estate tax returns, and the distribution of property to beneficiaries. We administer estates from the probate of the will, through the collection of the decedent's assets, payment of liabilities, preparation and filing of estate tax returns, and the distribution of property to beneficiaries.

Elder Law: This legal field concentrates on the legal, financial, social, and health care needs of one specific sector of society: the elderly. It is a law practice that is built on compassion, care, and concern for older clients. As people get older, they are faced with difficult and important decisions regarding their healthcare and our financial well-being. We can help you plan for both the present and the future through the use of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and health care directives. We have experience dealing with concerns that are unique to the elderly such as: conservatorships and guardianships, "lifetime planning" for financial and medical management in case of incapacity, social security benefits, financing nursing home care, grandparent visitation rights, elder abuse and medicaid claim hearings.

Probate Litigation: We represent individuals, creditors, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries at every level of estate and probate litigation. Whether you are involved in a basic will contest among family members, facing creditor claims on your loved one's estate, or you are embroiled in disputes involving wills, trusts, complex litigation concerning valuation and distribution of assets of family and closely held businesses, we can protect your interests and advocate effectively for you. If you believe your inheritance is being mishandled or your loved one's documented wishes are not being followed, you have a right to contest the manner in which the estate is being administered as well as the validity of terms in the will, and the will itself. Regardless of where you reside, if you are a beneficiary of an estate that is probated or administered in New Jersey, we can make sure your interests in the estate are protected and your position is zealously represented in probate court.

Corporate & Business: We counsel entrepreneurs, family owned businesses and small companies on matters ranging from the formation, acquisition and disposition of businesses, to day-to-day operations. These services include the selection of the correct form of business for your endeavor, formation of your business entity and registration, advice on contracts, employment issues, shareholders and director meetings and other corporate governance matters. Our corporate and business services are provided with an ever constant eye on protecting your business and personal assets through proper asset protection and estate planning. We firmly believe that your business lawyer should play an important part in not merely drafting and reviewing legal documents but also in acting as a sounding board and a trouble shooter to avoid potential pitfalls. Whether you are an experienced business person or just venturing out, please call us to see if we may be of help in any and all of your business endeavors.