Haddonfield Estate Planning And Small Business Law Blog
Trucking company startup considerations
With such a shortage in the trucking industry, now may be an ideal time for entrepreneurs who want to launch their own trucking company. Here are some of the considerations people may face as they enter this potentially lucrative field. Business plan The typical...
Assets that do not go through probate
Your will is a critical component of your New Jersey estate plan. Keep in mind, though, that the executor cannot distribute the assets that you list in your will to your beneficiaries until after the probate process. At Ritigstein Law, LLC, we often assist clients...
Does Medicaid cover assisted living?
Residents of New Jersey who are getting older are likely aware that they need to start estate planning. However, many people believe that estate planning is merely making plans that are not going to be put into effect until after the individual's death. However, where...
Why should you have a business succession plan?
When business owners in New Jersey like you first start out on your business ventures, having a succession plan is likely one of the farthest things from your mind. However, these plans are actually quite important and you will want to have one ready to go sooner than...
Why do millennials need estate plans?
If you are one of the many residents in New Jersey who is part of the millennial generation, you may have heard your parents or grandparents talk about their wills or other elements of their estate plans. Like a lot of people who are still young, it is easy to think...
How to help your parents create an estate plan
Life is strange in so many ways, but perhaps the oddest part is when the role of parent and child seems to flip. As your parents age, you may notice that you begin doing more for them, just as they used to do for you in the past. This is a natural progression and how...
Is probate a bad thing?
Probate is often talked about in a negative way, but it is not always a bad thing. The general idea of probate, according to the American Bar Association, is to provide protection and prevent your assets from going to someone who has no right to them. Reports of...
What should I know about including real estate in my estate plan?
For many people in New Jersey, the largest and most valuable asset they own is real estate. When you create an estate plan, you probably take create care to ensure your real estate is covered. However, there are many details about including real estate in your estate...
Why entrepreneurship works so well for women
You may feel as if starting a business is just a dream, but that is exactly what many women are doing: leaving their jobs and becoming entrepreneurs. Forbes reports that 40% of the new entrepreneurs are women. The reasons for starting their own businesses are as...
Should you hire an employee or an independent contractor?
Your New Jersey business has taken off, and you need help. Before you place an ad for an employee, you may want to consider whether an independent contractor may meet your needs better. The answers to the following questions may impact your hiring decision. How much...
