Haddonfield Estate Planning And Small Business Law Blog
Estate planning may need an update with the current health crisis
It is always a good idea for New Jersey residents to have an estate plan regardless of the circumstances. However, when there is a national health problem in progress, that can make it even more vital to have estate planning documents or update the ones that are...
Estate planning not just for the elderly
Much like estate planning is not for the old, considering elder law issues is not something for just the elderly to consider and work through. A young adult at the ripe age of 18 could begin this process; however, no matter when an individual begins the elder law...
Celebrity chef embroiled in breach of contract lawsuit
A celebrity chef, Richard Hales, is suing his former hotel employer after being let go. The hotel claims that they fired the chef from their in-house restaurant, Bird & Bone, for poor performance. Mr. Hales disagrees, and claims that he was shocked by the firing...
How does probate work in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, probate is a legal process intended to distribute a person’s property after their death. While probate is not always required in New Jersey, it is generally required if the decedent owned assets in their own name. Non-probate assets can typically skip...
How do I divide the business in a divorce?
Many married couples are not just romantic partners, but business partners as well. You may have built a company from scratch together during the length of your marriage. However, now that your relationship is reaching its end, you’re worried about what to do with the...
How can an NDA protect sensitive information?
The only way companies can stay competitive these days is by introducing exciting new products, creating new ideas and working on projects surreptitiously. The element of secrecy is often of the utmost importance to remain competitive in their field, for fear that...
Considerations on Liquidating a New Jersey Business
Closing a business can be a massive undertaking, regardless of whether it was planned or unexpected. When a New Jersey business owner is unable or unwilling to follow the plan of succession that they have put into place they may need to work quickly and efficiently to...
Is a person liable for their deceased spouse’s debt?
The death of a spouse is a traumatic event for a family. Besides the intense grief that the death of a spouse brings, there is also a lot of paperwork and other details to get through. While going through a spouse’s affairs a person may find they had a credit card...
How to talk to your aging parents about estate planning
Discussing the future can be easy when you’re making fun vacation plans or are looking forward to a significant milestone such as marriage or the birth of a baby. But when it comes to difficult topics – like what will happen after your parents pass away – those...
Tom Petty’s daughters and widow embroiled in lawsuits
Creating a thoughtful estate plan takes time and effort. Usually working with a knowledgeable and experienced estate law attorney is the best option for avoiding interfamily squabbles and disputes involving a business or assets. Unfortunately, this has now embroiled...
