Hoboken Estate Planning Attorney for Families, Professionals & Business Owners.
Fixed-fee New Jersey estate plans for Hoboken professionals, couples, and families — built around what the Hudson County Surrogate's Court and local banks actually expect.
Drew Jacobs — Admitted in NY, NJ, OH
Estate planning, grounded in Hoboken.
Hoboken skews toward finance, tech, and healthcare professionals with growing families, equity compensation, and ties to New York employers — a mix that needs NJ-resident documents accounting for multi-state assets and condo ownership.
Hudson County probate runs through the Hudson County Surrogate's Court in Jersey City. Without planning, a Hoboken condo or business interest can pull a family into that process. We design around it.
What we handle for Hoboken clients.
Coordinated document sets drafted under New Jersey law. See our trusts library.
Wills & Guardian Nominations
NJ-compliant wills with guardian nominations and tailored distribution.
Revocable Living Trusts
Keeps Hoboken condos and brokerage accounts out of probate.
Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives
Durable financial POA and NJ Advance Directive for Health Care.
Beneficiary & Account Alignment
Coordinated review of retirement and insurance beneficiary designations.
Real Estate & Condo Planning
Title structuring for condos and investment properties.
Cross-Border NY/NJ Coordination
Planning for residents with NY-source income or property.
What makes New Jersey different.
See the full New Jersey Estate Planning overview for statewide detail.
New Jersey repealed its estate tax in 2018, but the NJ Inheritance Tax still applies to siblings, nieces, nephews, and unrelated beneficiaries — often overlooked for unmarried partners in Hoboken.
NJ probate runs through the county Surrogate's Court — generally efficient, but still public. A properly funded revocable living trust avoids probate and gives a successor trustee immediate authority on incapacity.
Out-of-state powers of attorney often fail at NJ banks; we re-draft to current NJ standards.
Who we work with in Hoboken.
We engage where there is meaningful matter fit — not a volume practice.
Young Hoboken families
Guardian nominations, a will, and a clear incapacity plan.
Dual-career professionals
Couples with equity compensation and NY/NJ income.
Hoboken condo owners
Coordinating title, beneficiaries, and trust funding.
Small business & LLC owners
Integrating operating agreements and buy-sells into the estate plan.
The process.
A clear path from first conversation to a funded plan, typically 30–60 days.
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STEP 01
Confidential Intake
Secure online intake on assets, family, and goals.
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STEP 02
Strategy Call
A working session with Drew mapping NJ options and a clear recommendation.
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STEP 03
Fixed-Fee Proposal
A written scope and flat fee, decided before we begin.
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STEP 04
Design, Sign & Fund
We draft, execute, and guide retitling and beneficiary updates.
Hoboken estate planning FAQs.
Do I need a New Jersey lawyer if I live in Hoboken but work in New York?
Yes — your domicile generally governs, so NJ law typically applies. We draft NJ-resident plans that account for NY-side issues.
Does Hoboken use Hudson County Surrogate's Court for probate?
Yes, the Hudson County Surrogate's Court. It's efficient but still public; a funded revocable trust avoids it for the assets it holds.
Do I need a trust if NJ no longer has an estate tax?
Often, yes — for probate avoidance, incapacity planning, and privacy, not just tax. We recommend based on facts, not defaults.
Can you coordinate with my financial advisor and CPA?
Yes — coordinated planning produces better outcomes than documents in a vacuum.
How are engagements priced?
Every engagement is fixed-fee, quoted in writing after a scoping call.
Go deeper.
Related ResourcesNew Jersey Estate Planning
The full New Jersey estate planning overview.
Read more →New Jersey Estate Planning Guide
A deeper guide to New Jersey rules, documents, and process.
Read more →Trusts Library
Revocable, irrevocable, and advanced trust structures.
Read more →Probate & Trust Administration
Guidance for executors and trustees after a death or incapacity.
Read more →Build your Hoboken plan with counsel that knows New Jersey.
Initial consultations are private and conducted directly by Drew Jacobs — no sales floor, no junior intake.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The information on this page is for general informational purposes and is not legal, tax, or investment advice. Drew Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio. Estate planning is highly state-specific; we represent clients whose residence, primary assets, or business interests are situated in NY, NJ, or OH, subject to matter fit and conflict clearance, and coordinate with qualified local counsel elsewhere.