Legal landscape note: This article was originally published in 2018 and describes the law as it stood at that time. New Jersey law changes frequently.
Overview
On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM, Simon Law Group, LLC hosted a free estate planning seminar at GrilleStone in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. This educational event covered essential topics in estate planning, wills, trusts, and asset management for New Jersey residents.
Seminar Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, May 17, 2018 |
| Time | 6:30 PM |
| Location | GrilleStone, Scotch Plains, NJ |
| Cost | Free (complimentary appetizers served) |
Topics Covered
The seminar addressed key estate planning considerations for New Jersey residents, including:
- Wills and testamentary planning -- How to structure your will under New Jersey law to ensure your assets pass according to your wishes
- Trusts -- Understanding living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts as tools for asset protection and probate avoidance
- Real estate and tax assessment considerations -- How property transfers and valuations factor into estate planning
- Elder law and Medicaid planning -- Strategies for protecting assets while qualifying for long-term care benefits
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements -- How marital agreements interact with estate plans
- Asset management -- Structuring beneficiary designations, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies
Audience
This seminar was designed for adult, first-time attendees seeking foundational knowledge in estate planning. The event was not open to agents, brokers, or financial advisors.
About Simon Law Group Estate Planning Services
Simon Law Group assists New Jersey families with comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, and special needs trusts. Our attorneys serve clients throughout Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, Union, and surrounding counties.
Reviewed by Britt J. Simon, Esq., Managing Partner -- Simon Law Group, LLC -- May 2026
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