Changing the executor of your will is a major decision that can arise for various reasons. Many people worry that this change might impact the validity of their will. However, modifying your will to appoint a new executor should not affect its validity when done...
Individuals who have been accused of criminal wrongdoing have the right to an attorney, to be protected from the presentation of unfairly prejudicial evidence, and the right to be tried by a jury of their peers. These rights can be waived, which is usually isn’t...
One of the great things about building wealth is that you can use it to support the people and causes that are most important to you. While you can gift money during your lifetime by relying upon the IRS’s gift tax exemptions, this is a somewhat limited option. A...
Estate planning involves creating a plan for managing and distributing your assets after death. One crucial part of this process is choosing an executor. The executor's role is to fulfill your wishes as outlined in your will, manage your estate, and ensure your...
Being arrested for any reason can be a worrying time for people in New Jersey whether it is an allegation of drunk driving, a form of theft, violence or drugs. This is particularly true for juveniles. A mistake people often make when they find themselves in these...
New Jersey has some of the busiest highways in the nation and this means a high number of car accidents. When you are injured in a car accident caused by someone else, you may want to hold the other driver accountable for their actions. This is done through a personal...
For most people in New Jersey who are interested in getting their estate plan together, the main goals are to protect their assets and make things as easy as possible for their family members, heirs and beneficiaries. However, in order to accomplish those goals, many...
If your criminal case ends up heading to trial, then the prosecution will present witness testimony against you. If you simply sit back and allow that testimony to come into evidence without challenging it in some fashion, then the jury is probably going to take the...
Most New Jersey residents know they should have an estate plan, but a significant number of people of all ages still do not take this crucial step. While it is difficult to think about the inevitable in this way, there are great benefits to having a will. Once a...
For an estate plan to be legally valid, the testator, meaning the individual creating the estate plan and leaving assets to named beneficiaries, must possess sufficient testamentary capacity. This means they must understand the nature and extent of their assets, to...
