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THINGS CHANGE!
We, at The Paton Law Firm, always advise our clients to review their estate plan every five years, at least; and also whenever things change. We have seen dramatic changes in the world within the last five years. Often times people will prepare an Estate Plan that was good at the time of preparation but […]
Don’t leave any money on the Table: Get your ANCHOR, SENIOR FREEZE and STAY NJ Benefits.
Please make sure to apply for the ANCHOR Program, Senior Freeze and the new Stay NJ Program. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025. There is only one application. Just google “NJ ANCHOR Program 2025” and you can apply online or print the forms for all of these programs. There are some qualifications, […]
Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)
What is Senior Freeze, and who should apply? The New Jersey Senior Freeze program provides property tax or mobile home site fee reimbursements to eligible seniors and disabled persons for their primary residences. The program qualifications concern home ownership status, property tax increases, total income, and age or disability status. To see the full list […]
New Jersey County Clerks Property Alert Services
Nearly every New Jersey County Clerk’s Office offers a form of free Property Alert Services to notify subscribers when documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens are recorded in their name and/or property(ies). These services notify subscribers via email, text, or phone call, when a document with your name and/or property is recorded in the […]
ANCHOR Program
What is the ANCHOR Program, and who should apply? The Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters, or ANCHOR program provides tax relief to residents who own or rent property in the state. Eligibility is based on residency, income, and age. A detailed list of eligibility requirements for the ANCHOR Program can be found […]
