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...
At times, family members may believe that a will does not accurately reflect the wishes of their loved one. Family members who find themselves in this situation need to be aware of the situations in which it may be possible to challenge, or contest, a will. When can a...
Many New Jersey businesses may ultimately decide that their best option for securing space is to enter a lease rather than buy commercial property outright. On the other hand, many residents of this state own commercial land, including space inside malls and shopping...
Families in New Jersey come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes after the death of a spouse or a divorce a person remarries creating an entirely new family dynamic, especially if they have adult children from their prior union. While stepchildren and stepparents can...
In New Jersey and throughout the United States, the ongoing societal challenges have led to fundamental changes in everyday life. It has been the catalyst for people being unable to keep up with their bills. That includes renters who could not pay their landlords....
The turmoil of the past year and a half have made big changes in New Jersey's commercial real estate market. With more people working from home, the markets for retail and office space have gone quiet. Many employers have adjusted and may never go back to fully...
As you begin the estate planning process, you may want to consider including a revocable living trust in your estate plan. A revocable living trust is one of many tools you can use to distribute your assets among your beneficiaries. There are generally three parties...
When a New Jersey resident has an idea for a business they are often excited at the prospect of starting their own business and being their own boss. But a prospective business owner should keep in mind the importance of careful planning before jumping headfirst into...
You may have recently graduated from college or perhaps you earned your masters this year and now you are interested in starting your own business in New Jersey. One of the first steps you will need to do is select a business structure. The following are three common...
As any New Jersey resident can attest, businesses often come and go. In some cases, the basis for a business moving into a building or having to vacate it is due to the zoning laws. For the most part, zoning laws remain the same; however, these can alter due to...