Whether you are visiting a friend’s apartment or shopping at your local grocery store, you are at risk of slipping and falling due to a dangerous condition on the property. To file a slip-and-fall lawsuit to recover damages after your accident, you must show: There...
New Jersey residents often update their estate plans after big life changes. Getting married and having children are common ones, and it’s imperative to change an estate plan after getting a divorce. It’s also especially important to update your plan if you have...
New Jersey business owners know that good contracts can go a long way toward the success of a business. Whether you are creating contracts as you start your business or renegotiating contracts after you are already in business, the way you negotiate can make a huge...
New Jersey is known for its high property taxes. For many, this is beneficial because it is often linked to the school system and the state school system is highly rated across the country. People who either live in the Garden State or are thinking about moving there...
The term “juvenile delinquent” is used in New Jersey to describe people under the age of 18 who have committed a crime. Depending on the case, it can be heard in municipal court or in family court. The primary objective is for the juvenile to understand what they have...
Readers of this blog know that we often discuss estate planning considerations. Indeed, at the beginning of June, we discussed estate planning without children. In turn, this post will cover estate planning with children. The stage of their life How you estate plan...
Buyers and sellers of real estate in New Jersey have plenty of concerns. So do renters. When it comes to real estate issues, challenges can come from every angle. Zoning issues can be of particular concern if you have a certain use in mind for your real estate, or for...
New Jersey residents who are thinking about the future and want to make sure they are fully prepared will understand the value of creating an estate plan. This may include a will, a trust and other options to care for loved ones and make sure their assets go where...
As your parents get older, there’s a lot to think about. Among them are your parents’ potential long-term care needs and their overall estate planning. These are major issues for your parents to address, which can make it hard for them to get around to putting the...
When you execute a will, your intent is to express your final wishes so that they are carried out when you’re gone. What you don’t want is your beneficiaries fighting or challenging your will, and thereby frustrating your wishes in the process. To prevent this, you...
