by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog, Estate Planning
An unfortunate trend occurring among older adults over the past several decades is an elevated rate of divorce. While divorce among younger couples is still more prevalent, more and more couples over age fifty, are ending their marriages in so-called “Gray Divorces.”... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Dec 28, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning
For both parents and children, discussing what will happen in the event of a loved one’s incapacity or death can be uncomfortable and emotionally taxing. Many of our clients tell us that they do not feel comfortable sharing details about financial matters or... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Dec 21, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning
One of the best times to update an existing estate plan is at the beginning of a new year. Getting ahead on the previous year’s tax changes, market fluctuations, or life events that may have significant effects on your plan going forward could save you as issues arise... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Nov 29, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning
Sadly, we lost the “Queen of Soul” this year. Aretha Franklin gave so much to us, from great songs such as Rock Steady and Daydreaming, to her contributions to the musical community with her version of Respect. Unfortunately, we can also learn from her when it comes... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning
It may be uncomfortable, and the reality of the matter may be sad, but adult children often need to take charge of their aging parents. This can include ensuring that their aging parents will be able to pay for long-term care if they need it and have the right legal... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning
In the New Year, many of us make resolutions. From vowing to take better care of ourselves to spending more time with family to crossing items off our bucket list, there are a number of resolutions to set. When you think about what you want to accomplish this...