Millville Legal Issues Blog
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...
Forming a limited liability company
People in New Jersey should know about the benefits of setting up businesses as limited liability companies. Unlike a sole proprietorship or partnership, an LLC separates the business's liability from the owner's. There are other important advantages to forming an...
New Jersey township considers medical marijuana zoning
None of the six medical marijuana dispensaries currently operating in New Jersey are located in Monmouth County, but that could soon change. Ocean Township officials voted unanimously in early July to move a proposed change to the town’s zoning laws forward. The new...
How rich do you have to be to have an estate plan?
Estate planning helps people ensure which of their friends and family will receive certain assets. Proper estate planning can also avoid inheritance taxes and disputes between loved ones about who should get what from an estate. While estate planning offers a lot, how...
Variables to consider when acquiring commercial space
While some New Jersey business owners may be able to run their companies from home, this is not always possible. Those who need to acquire commercial space will have to consider several variables when deciding whether they want to lease or purchase it. Depending on...
Tips for dealing with an insurance company
Insurance companies rarely make their best settlement offer after a New Jersey car accident. Thus, it is in one's best interest to view the first offer that they receive from an insurance company as exactly that. An accident victim does not have to accept the opening...
Why rural roads are more of a safety threat to drivers
New Jersey drivers may not be aware of this, but rural roads are more dangerous than urban roads. There are several reasons for this, starting with the fact that most drivers are not as familiar with traveling rural roads. They may have a false idea of what it...
