Millville Legal Issues Blog
Considering death taxes in financial planning
When it comes to estate planning, people sometimes get confused about what will get taxed and how it will affect their estate once they are gone. No matter how well-intentioned you are about bequests, not considering all tax angles beforehand can lead to a smaller...
Is it possible to clear your criminal record in New Jersey?
Many are struggling to make ends meet in the current U.S. job market, and trying to find a job, obtain housing or even vote becomes even more difficult when the applicant has a criminal record. Fortunately, there are more options in New Jersey than ever before that...
4 most overlooked elements of an estate plan
Individuals often take great care when developing a comprehensive estate plan. From determining who should act as a health care proxy or guardian for minor children to deciding which assets go to which heirs, people can often get caught up in the big, important...
Do not underestimate the dangers of texting and driving
It may seem like some people in Millville are simply glued to their cellphone, never putting it down. While this behavior is merely rude in certain social situations, it is undeniably dangerous when a person tries to use their cellphone while driving. Texting and...
Woman arrested on drug charges after falling asleep while parked
In Millville and the surrounding areas, being arrested for drug allegations can cause many challenges in a person’s life. In addition to the potential for jail time and fines, it can also negatively impact the attempt to get certain jobs and result in other unexpected...
Company’s real estate project hampered by environmental concerns
Businesses seeking to build and expand in New Jersey do so with the goal of fostering improvement to their own bottom line and hopefully helping the community in which they are building. Even with the positive aspects of a commercial project, there will undoubtedly be...
New Jersey’s probate process
One someone passes away, regardless of whether they have an estate plan, the legal process that distributes the deceased person’s assets is called probate. If the person died with a legally enforceable will, the probate court will distribute that person’s assets...
Protect your assets with an in-depth construction contract
Developing new properties and investing in real estate is virtually pointless if you do not thoroughly draft and review your contracts. A poorly made contract can create confusion over expectations and materials and it can even lead to legal damages. Every major...
Estate planning for business owners may be a bit different
Estate planning frequently involves making arrangements to address the distribution of an individual’s personal assets among his or her heirs when he or she passes away in New Jersey. Such planning might also include actions that occur while the grantor is alive....
Wills and other necessary estate planning documents
When New Jersey residents die without an estate plan, the state decides what happens to their assets and who the guardian for any minor children will be. These decisions are based on state law and might not be the choices they would have made. A will is only one part...
