You may be among those who believe the worst time of year for a tragic accident to occur is around the holidays. A catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one at this time of year can forever taint what is often the most joy-filled and anticipated season of the...
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Do you already have an estate plan? You may need to do more
It can be complicated to think about the future, especially when it comes to making plans that pertain to your own mortality. This is why many people avoid the estate planning process. If you have an estate plan, you are already ahead of where many New Jersey adults...
Is your neighbor’s septic system contaminating your property?
If you live in one of the many New Jersey neighborhoods that do not have access to public water and sewer services, your property probably has a septic system or similar process for removing, treating and storing your family's wastewater. You may not have much...
Welcoming a new child means thinking about estate planning
Welcoming a child into your family may have been something for which you waited for a long time. Some people dream of being parents for most of their lives and cannot wait until the day comes that they can hold their bundle of joy. Of course, before the baby's arrival...
Has a claim or lawsuit come against your small business?
Starting a business may have been a dream goal that you doubted you would ever reach. Fortunately, one day you decided to take the steps necessary to make your dream a reality, and you found success in creating your company. While you may want to focus on continual...
Are you considering adding someone to your partnership?
The agreement for your New Jersey partnership may have a section focusing on what will happen if a partner wants to leave or dies. But does it address what happens when you want to add someone to your business?As your business grows, you may want to add more partners...
Could your business benefit from having a liability release form?
Owning a company puts a great deal of responsibility on your shoulders. You need to look out for your overall business operations, the well-being of your employees and the well-being of your clients or customers. Because you cannot prevent every accident or mishap,...
Groundwater contamination concerns lead to new standards
Have you heard of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate? If so, then you know that these chemicals belong to a family called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. You may also know that the federal government does not regulate these chemicals, which...
It’s boating season — time to review how to stay safe
Whether you go out on a lake, a river or even the ocean, you may eagerly anticipate getting your boat out on the water. Spending the day outdoors with friends and family, swimming off the back of the boat, fishing and other activities make boating a popular choice for...
Add changing your estate plan to your divorce checklist
When you originally created your estate plan, you expected that your marriage would last until you passed away. Sadly, it did not. Now, you face dividing your property and perhaps dividing custody of your children.You have a lot on your plate right now with all of the...