May 2024 Edition In This Issue Summer Time at the Shore “As the sun shines brightly over the sandy beaches and the waves crash against the shore, the coastal towns that we call home come alive with excitement and energy. The month of May ends with the annual Memorial Day Weekend which signals the unofficial […]
Property Owners Are Responsible for Maintaining Safe Spaces and Can Be Held Liable for Slip-And-Fall Accidents Caused by Their Negligence in New Jersey In and around New Jersey office buildings and commercial properties, accidents can happen. While many occur due to a victim’s own fault, there are many cases in which an individual or entity […]
Learn About the Variety of Tasks, Considerations, and Restrictions When It Comes to Transferring Assets to Beneficiaries in New Jersey The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates the average life expectancy for men is 73.5 years. For women, that age is 79.3 years. This sounds like a very long life, which is why […]
Pre-Death Gifts, Given Years in Advance, Empower Donors to Support Loved Ones Financially, Fostering Lasting Change in Their Lives. And Yet, Not All Gifts Before a Person’s Passing are Deemed Legally Valid. An individual often makes a pre-death gift to close family members or friends before death, sometimes years in advance. There are many reasons […]
Pet Trusts, Like Family Trusts, Ensure Furry Friends Are Cared For. New Laws Let Owners Set Aside Funds, With A Trustee Taking Immediate Responsibility. In 2024, 86.9 million households in the United States own at least one pet, while 35% own more than one. We dress them up, show them off in our family Christmas […]
Potential Defenses Against DRE Testimony And the Necessity for Legal Counsel in DUI Cases in New Jersey If you’ve ever been pulled over while under the influence of drugs, then you understand the intense anxiety and stress that overcomes a driver in that moment. At this moment, many questions may rush through your mind, including […]
Full Comprehension of One’s Fiduciary Duties in Trust and Estate Administration is Vital, as Executors and Trustees Must Prioritize Others’ Interests and Uphold their Legal Obligations. In the world of trust and estate administration, special ethical obligations are entrusted to individuals in certain positions like executors, trustees, agents under a power of attorney, and guardians, […]
An Overview of Probate and Intestate Succession Disputes if Someone Dies Without a Will in New Jersey What happens when you die without a will? Your estate (all your assets and debts) must go through a court process called probate. Without a will, your heirs receive your property through intestate succession, meaning a judge will […]
When Estate Planning, Understand the Approaches and Implications of Naming Your Adult Children as Beneficiaries The only sure things in this life are death and taxes. As the adult beneficiary of your parent’s estate, you will become familiar with New Jersey’s inheritance regulations and complex tax laws. They can make for a seemingly impossible puzzle […]
March/April 2024 Edition In This Issue Spring Forward “Spring is on its way. The days are getting longer, and the air will be getting warmer. Plants and flowers will soon show their first buds after being dormant all winter. While we have been far from dormant all winter, there is still a sense of revitalization […]
