Alan L. Augulis founded his Warren, New Jersey law firm so that he could focus his practice in the areas of estate planning and elder law. Mr. Augulis has invested considerable time and energy helping to educate others on the topic of estate planning and has become a sought-after speaker in the estate planning and elder law arena because of his informative and entertaining seminars... Read More.
Can I Write My Own Will, or Do I Need an Attorney?
In the digital age, a quick internet search reveals thousands of do-it-yourself options for almost any project. Estate... Read More
Is There Any Way to Change an Irrevocable Trust?
Trusts are commonly used in estate planning, and they offer many advantages over a simple will. When you... Read More
How Do You Keep Your Estate Plan Flexible?
Life is unpredictable, and your estate plan should be able to adapt to changes in your circumstances, goals,... Read More
Elder Financial Abuse Is a Growing Elder Law Concern
Every year, older Americans lose an estimated $28.3 billion to financial exploitation, according to research published by AARP.... Read More
What Is an Ethical Will?
There is a particular kind of document that has nothing to do with money, property, or legal formalities.... Read More
What Happens When an Executor and a Beneficiary Disagree?
Disagreements between executors and beneficiaries are more common than most families expect, and they don't always mean something... Read More
How Does the New Jersey Inheritance Tax Work?
Most people assume that once an estate passes through the legal system after a death, whatever beneficiaries receive... Read More
How Do You Qualify for Medicaid to Pay for a Nursing Home?
To qualify for Medicaid nursing home coverage in New Jersey, you must meet three requirements: a medical need... Read More
How Do You Fund a Trust?
Funding a trust means transferring ownership of your assets into the living trust's name so the trust can... Read More
Questions to Ask During an Estate Planning Consultation
An estate planning consultation gives you the chance to understand how your goals, assets, and family dynamics translate... Read More
Can a Will Be Contested, and How Do You Prevent It?
Can a will be contested? The short answer is yes, a will can be contested under several different... Read More
Can You Update an Old Estate Plan?
Estate planning is not something you do once and forget. Life changes, financial circumstances evolve, and laws shift... Read More

