ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY in Cedar Knolls, NJ, and Garden City, NY

Draft Your Wills with Us

When it comes to protecting your future and your loved ones, drafting a Will is one of the smartest decisions you can make. The Law Offices of Joseph D. Sullivan have over three decades of experience helping Morris and Nassau County residents draft their wills, and we'd love to help you do the same. There are many factors one must take into consideration when drafting a Will, and those unfamiliar with estate planning laws may find the process to be overwhelming and complicated. That's why you should let us do the heavy lifting for you. Our distinguished team of estate planning attorneys will work closely with you to understand all the details of your situation so that we can help you draft a watertight Will that protects your assets, loved ones, and future.

The Law Offices of Joseph D. Sullivan Can Help

While laws vary by state, some components are included in all Wills. Wills can also vary greatly in length and detail, ranging from a single page with a handful of beneficiaries to pages and pages of assets, trustees, beneficiaries, and exceptions. No matter what your situation is, we can help. Below is a list of some of the terms you'll see when drafting your Will:


  • Testator - the person who drafts and signs the will, and also the person whose belongings will be redistributed according to the Will upon their death
  • Witness(es) - the people who must be present in the same room at the time the Testator signs the Will
  • Executor - the person who handles probate proceedings and asset redistribution upon the Testator's death, as outlined in the Will
  • Beneficiaries - the people who receive the distributed assets upon the Testator's death, as outlined in the Will
  • Trustee - a Trustee is a person who acts as a custodian for the assets held within a Trust. He or she is responsible for managing and administering the finances of a Trust per the instructions given.
  • Guardian - a Guardian of a minor is a person that has the powers and responsibilities of a parent concerning the child's support, care, education, health, and welfare.


The Law Offices of Joseph D. Sullivan can help you navigate Will drafting and more. If you're ready to take the first step towards securing the future of your family, then get in touch with us today.

General Durable Power of Attorney

By your General Durable Power of Attorney, you provide him/her with the authority to manage your financial affairs in the event that you are unable to do so. Under this document, the person named has the ultimate decision - making authority with respect to your financial affairs.

Health Care Instruction Directive (Living Will)

The proposed Health Care Instruction Directive outlines your wishes concerning life sustaining treatment in the event that you are unable to communicate your wishes. Under this document, you direct that you do not want to accept medical treatment by artificial means if it is determined that you are in a condition where there is no prognosis of recovery. 

Health Care Proxy Directive

By your Health Care Proxy Directive, you provide him/her with the authority to make health care decisions, consistent with your Health Care Instruction Directive, in the event that you are unable to do so. 

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