Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
• Guardianship
  So when you or a loved one becomes incapacitated physically or mentally, establishing a guardianship is necessary to ensure important decisions can continue to be made. The attorneys at the law offices of Kelaher, Van Dyke, Moriarty & Kalksma bring a wealth of experience in creating guardianships for adults. Whether it is for an aging parent or a plan for you in the event of an unfortunate accident, we can manage all the necessary legal arrangements so personal and medical decisions can continue to be made. We can also arrange guardianships of the property so financial decisions can be made as well. And, should you find yourself in a situation where guardianship is being contested, our team is prepared to assist you.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
  Your home will likely be the largest purchase or sale you will make. And, it is more than just finances—it comes with responsibilities for both your credit rating and your time. That is why it is imperative you have the appropriate legal support throughout the process. The law offices of Kelaher, Van Dyke, Moriarty & Kalksma offer the extensive residential real estate experience you need. We provide conscientious, client-focused and knowledgeable service to properly advise you on legal paperwork throughout the process. We work hard to ensure our clients’ rights are protected with all manner of real estate transactions, no matter how straightforward or complex, including...

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Including but not limited to Supplement Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid. However, to be eligible for these benefits, these individuals must meet an asset and low income standard. A sizeable personal injury recovery or inheritance could make the individual ineligible for benefits.
• Medicaid Planning
  Due to low asset and income requirements, early planning is essential to ensure an individual’s assets are shielded from being considered available resources. You can trust the NJ Medicaid Planning Attorneys at Kelaher, Van Dyke, Moriarty & Kalksma to assist you with your Medicaid planning and reduce the amount of assets you are required to spend down to become eligible for coverage.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Selecting an attorney to help with your estate planning, will or other elder law needs is one of the most important decisions you can make. The attorneys of Kelaher, Van Dyke, Moriarty & Kalksma offer not only a professional, hands-on approach, but also a wealth of experience. See below for background information on each of our attorneys.
• Wills
  If a Decedent dies intestate, or without a Last Will and Testament, the court will appoint an Administrator. An individual can make application to the Surrogate of the County where the Decedent resided at the time of death to be appointed as Administrator to represent the estate. The surviving spouse or domestic partner of the Decedent has the first right to be appointed as Administrator of the Estate. However, any heir may be appointed assuming they obtain the appropriate renunciations from any other heir who has an equal or prior right to be appointed.
• Trusts
  At the law firm of Kelaher, Van Dyke, Moriarty & Kalksma, our attorneys are knowledgeable in all matters related to special needs planning. Our lawyers are skilled in drafting Special Needs Trusts and Supplemental Benefits Trusts to hold assets for the benefit of a disabled individual.
• Power of Attorney
  A Financial Power of Attorney allows you to delegate, to the person of your choice, the ability to manage assets that are titled in your individual name, including retirement plans, as well as assets titled in joint names as tenants in common.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  Life changes that require a review of your estate planning documents might include: birth, death, marriage, divorce or disability of you or a beneficiary; large increase or decrease in the net worth of you or a beneficiary; substantial change in the type of your assets; purchase or sale of a business; change of residence to another state; change in tax law.