Estate Planning

Wills and Trusts for Every Scenario

Comprehensive Estate Planning Beyond the "Simple Will"

A well-constructed estate plan efficiently transfers wealth to your spouse or heirs, and anticipates difficult decisions they may face if you are incapacitated. Hoyle Law, LLC provides sophisticated estate planning that covers every contingency.

If you have not drafted a will or need to update one, call 732-988-9595 for an appointment. I sit down with clients to conduct a thorough review of their financial situation and discuss their goals. Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, my estate planning practice serves clients in Ocean Township, Long Branch, Asbury Park and throughout Ocean County.

You can prepare for your consultation with these downloadable estate planning questionnaires.

The Basics

We provide these essential documents (three each for married couples):

• A simple will declaring who will inherit your assets and who would care for your minor children
• A durable power of attorney appointing a trusted person to handle your business and personal affairs if you cannot
• An advance health care directive that (a) declares your "living will" wishes regarding life support and (b) appoints a spouse or other trusted person to make medical decisions on your behalf

I work closely with clients to anticipate both likely and unlikely events — any scenario not covered may lead to divisive family fights or results you never intended.

Beyond the Basics

Many clients have special circumstances requiring a sophisticated solution, or wish to place conditions on an inheritance. Listed are examples of clients we've served and what our attorneys can do:

• Non-traditional couples — gay and lesbian civil union property agreements
• Blended families — complex wills to protect inheritance of children from previous marriages
• Business succession planning
• Structuring a will to keep in-laws from inheriting
• Federal estate tax avoidance and asset preservation
• Medicaid or nursing home planning
• Special needs trust for a disabled family member
• Preserving assets for a non-citizen spouse
• Trusts to provide for a pet or a favorite charity
• Spendthrift trust to dole out inheritance over time to a minor child or irresponsible adult
• Incentive trust (e.g., inherit upon college graduation)

Whatever your dilemma or desire, Hoyle Law can devise a will or trust to meet your objective. I have practiced as an estate planning lawyer in Monmouth County since 1995. Call 732-988-9595 to arrange a consultation.