Practice areas
Estate planning lawyer in Mt. Ephraim, NJ
Wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives and living wills for New Jersey families, including naming guardians for minor children.
Estate planning in New Jersey
Estate planning is for anyone who wants their family protected: children cared for by the right person, medical wishes respected, and property passing the way they intend. The Legal Assistance Center prepares wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives and living wills for New Jersey clients.
The core documents
- A will names who receives your property, who serves as executor, and who you want as guardian for minor children.
- A durable power of attorney lets a trusted agent handle your finances and legal affairs if you are incapacitated or unavailable.
- A healthcare directive names a healthcare representative and records your treatment wishes, including end-of-life care.
Planning for families
Blended families, real estate and minor children all call for careful planning. Estate planning also connects to family law: after a divorce, many people need to update their will and beneficiaries, and parents in a custody case often want a guardian named. Danielle Joseph-Key, Esq. handles estate planning alongside her family law practice from the Mt. Ephraim office and virtually across New Jersey.
- Last will and testament
Naming beneficiaries and an executor, and naming a guardian for minor children.
- Durable power of attorney
Authorizing someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become unable to.
- Healthcare directives and living wills
Stating your end-of-life medical wishes and naming a healthcare representative to make decisions if you cannot.
FAQ
Estate planning lawyer in Mt. Ephraim, NJ questions
Still have questions? Call us any day and ask.
Who needs an estate plan?
Anyone who wants to decide who receives their property, who manages their affairs if they cannot, and who cares for their minor children. Estate planning is not only for people with large estates.
Can my will name a guardian for my children?
Yes. Parents can use a will to name the person they want to serve as guardian of their minor children. Talk to a lawyer about how that choice fits your family's situation, especially in blended families.
Get in touch
Ready to get started?
Wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives and living wills for New Jersey families, including naming guardians for minor children.