John R. Zajac, Esq. is a New Jersey estate planning attorney with more than 20 years of experience helping families protect their assets, preserve family harmony, and plan confidently for the future. Known for his approachable style and ability to simplify complex legal concepts, John guides clients through personalized solutions that provide clarity, peace of mind, and long-term security.

Drawing on extensive experience in both the private and public sectors; including serving as New Jersey’s Bureau Chief for Public Assistance Fraud and as in-house counsel for the Department of Human Services, John brings a deep understanding of long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and the intersection of social services and estate law. His background allows him to offer a uniquely holistic approach, addressing not only tax planning and asset transfer strategies but also the emotional, financial, and practical realities facing every family.

• John’s practice includes:
• Comprehensive estate planning (wills, trusts, advance directives, powers of attorney)
• Revocable and irrevocable trust planning
• Medicaid planning & asset protection
• Long-term care planning and guardianship minimization
• Probate avoidance and streamlined estate administration
• Special Needs Trusts and benefits-preservation planning
• Estate and inheritance tax planning
• Charitable giving and legacy planning
• Gifting strategies & generation-skipping planning
• Business succession planning

John believes that well-designed planning gives families the freedom and confidence to live better today. Clients consistently describe feeling relieved, organized, and empowered after completing their estate plans, often noting that John’s patient and educational approach helped them finally address something they had been putting off for years.

John serves on the Board of Directors of The Arc of Somerset, a national nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, continuing his longstanding commitment to assisting vulnerable populations and families with special needs.

A graduate of Rutgers University and the Cardozo School of Law, John frequently speaks at community workshops and public education events on estate planning, Medicaid asset protection, and planning for individuals with disabilities.

Believing that proactive planning empowers families, John approaches every matter with empathy, practicality, and a commitment to delivering true peace of mind.