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...
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3 questions to ask a potential health care representatives
Even if you have enjoyed good health throughout your life, a sudden illness or serious injury may make it impossible for you to make important health care decisions. Fortunately, with a medical power of attorney, you can designate a trusted friend or relative to make...
Is a quiet title action necessary to purchase your new home
The home you intend to purchase is perfect for you in every way and you feel fortunate to have found it. However, there is some ambiguity concerning title to the property. Will a quiet title action be necessary to clear this up? About quiet title action Quiet title...
What to do if you bought contaminated property
It may have seemed like an exceptional investment at the time. However, if you recently purchased contaminated real estate, you may have some headaches in your future. Real estate ownership carries certain responsibilities. However, each situation is different and you...
What can I do to challenge a zoning regulation?
Zoning regulations can have a dramatic impact on a property owner’s use of their property. Zoning laws can impact the purchase of property, the value of property and the uses of property. As a result, property owners impacted by a zoning regulation should understand...
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...
Considering a partnership? What type would suit your purposes?
If you are like so many other people who own small businesses with others, you probably aren't fond of paperwork. You would rather be in the trenches doing the work. For this reason, and others, you may have already agreed with your partners that forming a complicated...