When two or more individuals decide to join forces in a small business, their heads are usually filled with visions of success and wealth. Rarely do people forming a small business think about events that might derail their hopes for the future. Occurrences such as...
For most New Jersey residents, the holiday season means attending parties and spending time with family and friends. These events usually involve alcohol, which means more New Jersey cops are on the lookout for drunk drivers. Recently, the New Jersey Attorney General...
Starting a business in New Jersey can certainly be exciting and fast-paced, but there are some aspects to running a business that can only be managed through careful planning. For a partnership, it is essential to have a well-crafted partnership agreement early in the...
When we plan our estates, we think about maximizing our legacy and minimizing our taxes. After all, we would rather give our money to our uncle than to Uncle Sam. What some Pennsylvania estate planners don’t realize is they can protect their assets from more than just...
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...