Haddonfield Estate Planning And Small Business Law Blog
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...
FAQs about Guardianship of the Person
There are a number of reasons that an adult in New Jersey may become unable to take care of his or her own matters. According to the New Jersey Courts, when an adult becomes incapacitated, a probate judge may appoint someone to take care of the individual’s needs....
Serving as the executor of an estate
You may have felt honored when your family member asked if you would be willing to accept the role of executor of his or her New Jersey estate plan. Now that you actually have to fulfill the duties, it may seem a little intimidating. We at Ritigstein Law, LLC, often...
Are you aware of government regulations for your business?
You have started to put your business plan in motion, and you feel nearly ready to open your physical location in New Jersey. Before you proceed, have you read up on the latest government regulations? Fundera lays out a lot of the groundwork for you. Familiarize...
Discussing estate plans with family
Some in New Jersey have done their part to continue taking care of their families after they pass away. That said, creating an estate plan is one thing, but talking about that plan is something else entirely. Cadence Bank provides advice for those unsure of how to...
Ensure your will is valid in New Jersey
The person who creates a will, known as the “testator,” can outline exactly what they want to happen to their assets after they pass. A will can include any information someone wishes to pass on to loved ones about their property, but a few requirements...
