When checking the news and the internet, it is common to see stories and clips of people fighting. Often, juveniles are involved. Given the number of beaches, events and activities available in New Jersey, people can get into physical confrontations. In advance of...
New Jersey residents who are taking the necessary step of creating an estate plan to prepare for the future are not all the same. Everyone has different circumstances that they need to account for. Those who have a disabled loved one will want to make sure that person...
New Jersey road safety has been a primary focus of legislators, law enforcement and safety advocates. This is due to the number of collisions with injuries and fatalities that have been happening in recent years. Pedestrians are particularly at risk. In fact, 2024 was...
Regardless of how much wealth you’ve built up, the need for extensive long-term care can threaten to quickly erode it, leaving you with little, if anything, to pass down to your loved ones. The risk of this happening may be greater than you think. In fact, if you’re...
In many car accident cases, the defense will argue that the plaintiff was partially to blame for the crash in question. Their goal here is to trigger New Jersey’s comparative fault statute, which allows the jury to assign fault between the plaintiff and the defendant...
When you’re charged with a criminal offense, the prosecution will pursue their case like it’s failproof. But this may not be the case. In fact, the police regularly make mistakes during criminal investigations that you may be able to exploit when developing and...
Determining the appropriate party to name as your estate plan’s executor is vital. You should choose someone with qualities you consider crucial for performing the expected duties. After finding the person you believe is well-suited for the job, you need to officially...
Divorce marks a significant shift in your personal and legal affairs, including your estate plan. In New Jersey, some parts of your estate plan may change automatically once a divorce is finalized, while others require direct action. Understanding which provisions are...
Even Cumberland County residents who rent a property or two as a side business should understand that by doing so, they increase their risk of getting sued. Often, disgruntled tenants may sue to protect themselves from eviction or from having to pay what they owe in...
Executing a will is a wise and responsible decision. A will ensures that your assets will go to heirs and beneficiaries of your choosing after you pass away. However, sometimes life circumstances change and you may want to revoke or modify your will. Marriage, divorce...