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  • The creation of a special needs trust could benefit your family
    Estate planning is a crucial step for every New Jersey family, but your family may have special needs that you should address with your estate plan. If you have a special needs child or you have a family member who will not be able to care for himself or herself in the future, you can include certain things in your plan for that person’s care. One of the ways you can do this is...
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  • Find out what mistakes could derail your estate plan
    Estate planning is an important step for all New Jersey adults, regardless of the size of their estates. You have worked hard to build your estate, save for your future and build wealth to leave your loved ones, and you have the right to decide what happens to it. Whether you own a little or a lot, estate planning allows you to make important decisions about your property. Having a will is good, but...
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  • Does your physician employment contract benefit you?
    You may be starting out in your medical career or looking for a change of scenery when you find yourself in the stressful process of finding a new job. There are many things to consider when job hunting, such as the location of the facility and the kind of medicine you will practice. Because you may hope to stay in your next position for many years, you will want to make sure it will best...
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  • Forming a business means complying with the law
    When motivation strikes, you may want to get moving on a project as quickly as possible. While some endeavors may have the ability to be addressed and completed quickly, other more-involved undertakings may need more time for planning and assessment. If you have finally made the decision to get started on the process of forming your own business, you may want to take a step back and fully consider the scope of the project. ...
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  • Will your probate get stuck in the mud?
    Probate is one of those mysterious events that most people misunderstand. You may have heard from others that the purpose of estate planning is to avoid probate. While planning well to avoid probate may spare your estate some money in the form of taxes, few people take the time to make those plans, leaving loved ones to face the uncertainty that accompanies the settling of an estate. One of the most common questions people...
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  • Administering an estate means many responsibilities for executors
    Accepting the role of estate executor is a serious responsibility. Many people take numerous aspects into consideration before they choose an executor, and a loved one may have approached you to take on the position. Though you understood the importance of the decision, you may not have fully known what actions you would have to perform when you agreed to become executor. Administering an estate requires that the executor follows certain legal steps and...
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  • How a living trust can protect your business in a divorce
    You thought you had it all. You met the love of your life, got married and bought your dream home. You finally dropped that last 15 pounds and even ran your first marathon. You worked up the courage to quit your job and started your own publishing company–which has been thriving. Suddenly things went south. Your relationship hit the rocks. Things were said and done that can’t be taken back, and now you’re facing...
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  • What should you consider when looking for a guardian?
    Your children are undoubtedly the most important part of your life. Though you may wonder whether you are doing a good job as a parent, you certainly do your best to ensure that your kids feel loved and are well taken care of. You may hope that you will have the ability to always provide that care for your children, but you likely know that the possibility of death, incapacitation or serious injury can result...
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  • Does an employer want you to agree to restrictive covenants?
    After a long job search, you may have finally received an offer that has you feeling excited. The position may allow you to use your skills and education while also offering a comfortable salary. As a result, you may feel ready to jump right in and get started to get your career on an upward path. Though your enthusiasm may be warranted, you may want to proceed with some caution. If your prospective employer...
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MEET ATTORNEY MICHAEL D. RITIGSTEIN

Michael Ritigstein is a Founding Partner of the firm concentrating his efforts in supporting the firm's litigation, corporate and estate matters. Mr. Ritigstein graduated from the University of Delaware in 1996 and Seton Hall University School of Law in 2000. In 2007 he received a Masters of Law in Taxation with a concentration in Estate Planning, from Temple University's Beasley School of Law.

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