News & Articles from Our New Jersey Law Firm
Bob Shanahan 2020 Super Lawyer
BOB SHANAHAN NAMED TO 2020 SUPER LAWYERS LIST Our Partner, Bob Shanahan, has been selected to the 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super
Coronavirus Information
The Corona Virus has taken center stage in news reports and awareness. While we do not wish to add to any anxiety already evident in the public discourse, we are obliged, as much as possible, to keep a safe environment for all of our visitors. Accordingly, Shanahan & Voigt is
Salute to Scouting Community Breakfast
Bob Shanahan Chairs the 2020 Salute to Scouting Community Breakfast Bob Shanahan has agreed to chair the 2020 Salute to Scouting Community Breakfast, to be held on Thursday, March 12, at the Mountainview Chalet in Asbury, New Jersey. The gathering starts at 7:00 a.m. and will end promptly at 8:45
Pre-Paid Funeral Plan in New Jersey
Should I Buy a Pre-Paid Funeral Plan? Pre-paid funeral plans can be a useful part of an estate plan. A traditional estate plan considers how your assets will best be divided upon your death. Why not finish your plan by providing for your funeral now? Pre-Paid Funeral Plan Advantages While
Income Tax and Estates in New Jersey
Income Tax and Estates The beginning of the new year means that we will be receiving tax documents in the mail which are needed for the preparation of income tax returns by April 15th. Executors and administrators of estates should be aware of these documents and the need to file
Guardianships and Voting in New Jersey
Guardianships and Voting in New Jersey When a guardianship is granted over a person due to incapacity, there is an adjudication by a court that the person is unable to manage their own affairs due to dementia, mental illness or some other cause. The question is often asked, does guardianship
Inheritance Tax in New Jersey
Who Pays the Inheritance Tax? Inheritance Tax is generally paid on inheritances left to anyone other than a spouse, children or grandchildren, in New Jersey. Money left to a sibling or a non-relative is subject to tax, which must be paid within eight months after the date of death. See
Living Wills: What You Need To Know
What You Need To Know About Living Wills in New Jersey “I’m not afraid of death. I just don’t want to be there when it happens.”—Woody Allen Living Wills, or “Advance Directives for Healthcare”, have been around for decades. Unfortunately, many people do not consider their contents seriously. Many are
Happy Holidays from Shanahan & Voigt, LLC
The attorneys and staff at Shanahan & Voigt, LLC wish you happy and health holidays! Please note that we will be closed at 1 p.m. both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. We will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
