Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Why You Need an Estate Plan

“Whether you are leaving a huge financial windfall behind for your offspring or a smaller monetary account, it is important to create an estate plan which allows greater control, privacy ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

What Grade Does Your Estate Plan Get?

“A successful estate plan also includes provisions allowing your family members to access or control your assets, should you become unable to do so yourself.” Many people think that having ...

14
Mar
Elder Law

Parents and Kids Switching Roles as Nation Ages

“As a nation, we are aging rapidly. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, America’s 65-and-over population is projected to nearly double to 88 million by 2050.” In many U.S. families, ...

14
Mar
Retirement

Do Your Retirement Plans Include Working, While Collecting Social Security?

“Are you considering working, while collecting Social Security as part of your retirement? Even if you’re thinking about occasionally working part-time, when it comes to working and earning Social Security, ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Does Your Estate Plan Include Your Digital Assets?

Can you imagine a world without smartphones? Without the internet? Maybe you don’t have to imagine it, you can just remember how things used to be. For better or worse, ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

What are the Financial Advantages and Disadvantages for Gay Couples Getting Married?

When the Supreme Court decided Obergefell in 2015 and ruled that same-sex marriage was the law of the land, it opened the door for gay couples to say “I do.” ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Estate Planning for a Blended Family

“When it comes to estate planning, there is no one size fits all. We all have our own family dynamics and our own beliefs as to what is right and ...

14
Mar
Retirement

Should I Wait to Claim My Social Security?

“Waiting to take Social Security is a Janus-like dilemma. You’ll receive a higher benefit, but it will cost you if you need to withdraw money from your portfolio.” Forbes’ recent ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Remember Your Pets in Estate Planning

“Don’t forget about your pets when making your estate plan.” Many folks forget about what would happen to their pets, if they were no longer there to provide a safe ...

14
Mar
Probate and Estate Admin

How Does an Executor Pay Off a Decedent’s Debt?

An executor is the person chosen under a will to put the wishes of the deceased person into effect. The will is a plan, and the executor is in charge ...

Van Dyck Law Client Reviews

“It was a pleasure working with Van Dyck Law & all of the associates I came into contact with. Everyone was efficient, professional and nice to work with. Fiona is wonderful to work with, as well as her staff.”

– Mary Ellen-Princeton, New Jersey

“Fiona is personable and presented hard to talk about Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills in a clear and understandable manner. She is well-informed and recommended highly by my husband and I. Her staff is just as personable and well versed in the Estate, Trusts, Will’s areas of law.”

– Vanessa and Michael of Hillsborough, NJ

"Fiona is professional and highly knowledgeable, but what sets her apart is her her ability to explain complex legal details in an easy to understand manner. She is friendly and patiently answered our many questions thoroughly. Her staff is equally friendly and responsive. And they accomplished all of this under virtual conditions! Very pleased with our experience."

-James and Sheri H.- Hopewell, NJ

Schedule a Consultation

"*" indicates required fields

Content Protection by DMCA.com