Putting an estate plan in place is important for your family to secure their future, and for your peace of mind knowing that your wishes are clear. Taking the time now to articulate your wishes is a wonderful way to show your family how much you love them. However,...
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What to do if your home has asbestos
Homes with asbestos in them are inherently dangerous. Exposure affects the health of both you and your family. You might buy a home without realizing this hazard is part of the structure. If you do and deception is the reason, it makes sense to file an environmental...
Is it time to update your estate plans?
Creating an estate plan is one of the most important parts of preparing for what happens after your death. According to AARP, if you have a will or other estate documents, you are among just 40% of American adults who do. However, just setting up your estate plan is...
Are you liable for your contaminated business location?
In short, yes, you can be liable for any contamination that your business causes. Although there can be mitigating circumstances, you are responsible for cleaning any part of the environment that you damage. There are three forms of environmental contamination...
What are the most common causes of boating accidents?
Whether you are a seasoned boater or recently purchased your first vessel, it is important to know how most boating accidents occur in order to avoid them. According to the United States Coast Guard, property damage to recreational boats in 2020 was about $62.5...
New Jersey towns file lawsuit over cleanup of forever chemicals
Four New Jersey towns and an investor-owned water supplier are suing several manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals." They assert that the companies knew their products would cause water contamination, but sold them...
Misconceptions about environmental liability in land sales
When you are looking to purchase a piece of property, part of your due diligence will probably be to assess whether it has any environmental issues that could cause you problems in the future. If your research indicates that such a problem exists, you may consider...
Planning for a partner to leave the business
When you and your partners start a new business here in New Jersey, you probably think that you will work together well into the future. You form your partnership, draft a partnership agreement and open your doors, but what happens if one of your partners leaves the...
Should you have a revocable living trust?
Estate planning may not be at the top of most New Jersey residents' to-do lists. Contemplating mortality doesn't make for lively dinner conversation. However, you should consider it sooner rather than later, since no one knows what could happen in the future. As you...
EPA regulations regarding underground storage tanks
Are you one of the many small business owners here in New Jersey who owns a convenience store or service station? Do you sell gasoline to the public? Then you probably have an underground storage tank regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. In fact, the vast...