Cellphone use while driving is a problem in New Jersey and throughout the nation. That is why ongoing local and state initiatives are targeted at reducing the instances of cellphone distracted driving incidents to make roads safer. However, cellphones are not the only...
Multitasking can be great in the office, and if you have a company cellphone you may feel like you are required to be on-call 24/7. There is one time when you should ignore that work call, however, and that is when you are driving. This is because distracted driving...
If you’re a landlord, then you’re aware of the challenges that you can face when dealing with tenants. It can be frustrating, maddening, and downright stressful to deal with some of these residents. It can also be costly. Tenants can leave you with expensive repairs...
When people in New Jersey express concerns about being injured in an accident or incident, they will automatically think about an auto collision, a work accident, being hurt on someone else’s property or suffering harm because of a defective product. There are, of...
Drug charges alone can threaten to ruin your reputation. But a conviction on those same charges can leave you dealing with a whole host of other issues. Your freedom might be in jeopardy, your finances may be at stake, and your ability to obtain employment and housing...
The term, digital asset, has exploded recently as our e-life has continued to expand. The term refers to any account that requires a username and password to access or control. And, as with any other asset, these should be accounted for in an estate plan. Why it...
For generations, the will was considered the status quo way for ordinary Americans to organize their estate. But in recent years, a plethora of estate planning tools have become vogue, encouraging estate planners to explore exciting will-alternatives. Irrevocable...
Having a criminal record can be like walking around with a heavy weight strapped to your back. Prior convictions can impact your ability to gain employment or own a firearm, and issues like child custody or immigration. But it’s not a burden you have to carry forever,...
Estate planning can be about more than just leaving certain assets to beneficiaries. Medicaid planning is an important part of planning for the future of many people, and yet it’s often not seriously considered. For instance, taking advantage of certain Medicaid...
Sadly, truck accidents are not uncommon in the United States and often lead to serious injuries or fatalities. When this happens, it is important that all responsible parties are held responsible for the crash. A recent collision that killed a New Jersey man...
