Haddonfield Estate Planning And Small Business Law Blog
What is a noncompete agreement?
If you are a small business owner or looking to work for one, you may be interested in the subject of noncompete agreements. A noncompete agreement is a clause as a condition of employment that does not take effect until after the employment agreement between employee...
Battle for control of Aretha Franklin’s estate continues
No matter the size or scope of one's estate in Haddonfield, the estate planning process can be quite complicated. It is for this very reason that estate planning experts recommend that those involved in it be as transparent as possible. Many experts might also say...
Responsibilities of an executor
Many people assume they will be named as the executor of a parent's will, but that may not always happen. Wise adults do not simply identify a person to be a will executor based on familial relations. The job of an executor should be thought of as just that - a job -...
Is estate planning different for a blended family?
No longer is it uncommon for a person to get married more than one time in their life. A remarriage may happen after the death of a first spouse or after a first marriage ends via divorce or an annulment. Regardless of how a previously married person finds themselves...
Consideration for employees signing restrictive covenants
The types of restrictive covenants available to you as a business owner in New Jersey include non-competition, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements. You can ask your employees to sign a restrictive covenant that meets these conditions: It is not injurious to...
Named an executor? Now what happens?
When someone names you the executor of his or her estate in New Jersey, it is a large responsibility. You will not typically have to do anything until the person dies, but upon the person naming you the executive, there are some things you should consider. The main...
Which documents should I include in my estate plan?
Your estate plan protects your assets and family, but it can also help you prepare for an uncertain future. Few people reap the full benefits from estate planning, with sometimes tragic results if their final wishes are not honored. Here are some essential estate...
When is a will not enough?
If you are the parent of a special needs New Jersey child, you likely spend a good deal of time taking care of him or her and making sure that (s)he receives the attention, education and support (s)he needs to make his or her life as comfortable and fulfilling as...
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...
