Businesses seeking to build and expand in New Jersey do so with the goal of fostering improvement to their own bottom line and hopefully helping the community in which they are building. Even with the positive aspects of a commercial project, there will undoubtedly be...
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...
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 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Some people who are creating an estate plan might want a living will as part of it. A living will outlines a person's wishes for health care, including end-of-life care, in the event of incapacity. Laws regarding living wills differ from state to state, and in New...