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    Recent Posts

    Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust (Link)

    August 2, 2017

    Should You Use a Silent Trust? (Link)

    August 2, 2017

    Can the IRS take my House or Car (Link)

    July 31, 2017

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    July 31, 2017

    Things to consider when becoming a Health Care Surrogate (link)

    July 31, 2017

    Powers of Attorney for Children going away to College (Link)

    July 18, 2017

    Using Trusts When Estate Tax Isn't an Issue (Link)

    July 18, 2017

    Roth or Traditional?

    July 18, 2017

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    July 17, 2017

    Trusts for Pets

    July 13, 2017

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    Elder Law
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    Who Should Have a Living Will?

    November 28, 2016

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    Matthew Medaglia

    A living will, (also called an instruction directive in NJ) is one of the most difficult documents for most people to make. It is difficult to make because of its subject matter. Living wills cover end of life decisions. Many of us do not want to think about ourselves...

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    What Estate Planning Documents Do I Need? (Part II)

    November 24, 2016

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    Matthew Medaglia

    This is Part II of a two part overview of the most popular estate planning documents. Part I focused on Wills and Trusts and is available Here. 

    Advance Directives- Health Care Proxy, Living Will, DNRs, HIPAA Authorization

    A Health Care Proxy is a document that allows yo...

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    Elder Law
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    What Estate Planning Documents Do I Need? (Part I)

    November 21, 2016

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    Matthew Medaglia

    No book, article or video can tell you exactly what you need to plan your estate. There is no law that requires you to have any specific document. However, estate planning documents save you and your family time and expense in the future. If you plan now, you can avoid...

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    Lessons from the Jose Fernandez Tragedy

    November 17, 2016

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    Matthew Medaglia

    In September 2016, Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez tragically passed away in a boating accident.  At the time his girlfriend was carrying his first child. This type of situation leads to a number of questions about what happens to his girlfriend and future daughte...

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    Elder Law
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    Who Should Have a Will?

    November 14, 2016

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    Matthew Medaglia

    A will is an important document. A person makes a will to care for their spouse, children, other family, friends and even pets after the will maker is gone. It is a document that almost everyone should have, but many do not. The reasons why people don’t have a current...

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