by Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq.
A grandparent’s support is invaluable to a family caring for a child with a disability. As the financial and legal issues facing the family change over time, grandparents can bolster a long-term plan for the grandchild’s care that will have long-lasting positive effects on an entire family.
Good planning by the whole [...]
Looking for information on our Legal Practice in the area of
Estate Planning? Click here.
Estate Planning? Click here.
Publications and Articles Archive » Estate Planning
The exclusions from the Federal Estate Tax went to $3.5 million in 2009 and is proposed to fall to $1 million in 2011. When, if and how Congress will address this remains uncertain. Meanwhile the exclusions for the New Jersey Estate Tax remains unchanged. To take maximum advantage of the various exclusion amounts, it is [...]
By Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq.
Proper Estate Planning is necessary to maximize what assets you can pass to your heirs. This article will help you understand how estate planning and the use of wills, living wills, durable powers of attorney, and trusts can preserve your wealth for your intended beneficiaries, and ensure that end-of-life decisions are [...]
By Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq. and S. Paul Prior, Esq.
As parents of children with disabilities age, a number of factors must be taken into account. First and foremost, is the question of whether their assets will be exhausted by nursing home care, leaving nothing to protect the child with a disability. Here are some thoughts:
1. [...]
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior attorneys are available to speak to your organization or constituents on a wide variety of relevant disability topics. If you'd like to schedule an event,