Divorce vs Dissolution vs Annulment In the state of New Jersey, there are many ways to end a marriage. While you are probably familiar with the concept of divorce, you may not fully understand what it means to have a marriage annulled or dissolved. At the end of the day, all of these processes […]
Estate Planning for Medical Professionals
Estate Planning for Medical Professionals Every individual should have an estate plan, but medical professionals have special needs and concerns. There are a number of options available to protect your assets and guarantee that the practice you spent years building benefits your heirs when you pass away. Knowing the various ways to retain your […]
Pass Your Family Home on to Your Children
Pass Your Family Home on to Your Children You may be considering passing your family home on to your children. If that is the case there are several different estate planning tools and legalities you should be aware of to make certain that the transfer is done correctly and your children will benefit from this […]
Why it is Important to Have a Durable Power of Attorney?
Why it is Important to Have a Durable? While many people have heard of a Last Will and Testament (Will), there are so many other important estate planning documents that can make your life and the lives of your family members much easier in case of a crisis. A durable power of attorney allows […]
What is Probate Litigation?
What is Probate Litigation? When someone dies and leaves behind certain documents to ensure that their assets are divided according to their wishes (such as a Last Will and Testament), or in other cases, when a person is still alive but has unique challenges to their financial situation, the issues may end up probate […]
The Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), is a federal law that requires certain employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees while still protecting their job for their return. There are certain requirements that must be met by both employers and employees to qualify. However, […]
Common Disputes Leading to Estate Litigation
Common Disputes Leading to Estate Litigation If a person creates a Last Will and Testament in order to distribute assets and property following his or her death, that person likely thinks that there will be no challenges to the will in the probate process. However, because probate is a public legal proceeding, anyone who […]
Things to Consider When Writing a Will
Things to Consider When Writing a Will A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that allows a person to bestow their assets with whomever they wish following their death. While you may be considering your estate planning documents, there are certain things to specifically consider when writing a Last Will and […]
Attempting to File a Claim in Probate Court
Attempting to File a Claim in Probate Court You have the legal right to file a claim in probate court if a person died and owed you money. In most cases, a person has a Last Will and Testament, which will require their entire estate to go through the probate process. Probate is […]
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Common Estate Planning Mistakes The most common mistake in estate planning is simply not having a plan at all. However, as people begin to consider how they want to distribute their assets upon their death, or who they would name as power of attorney, many people make similar mistakes during the process. The […]
