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  • Why is business succession planning so important?
    Many New Jersey residents have invested a lot of time and wealth into their family business. When they retire, for many reasons they may want to keep the business running. Perhaps they wish to hand responsibility for it down to the next generation. Even if that is not the case, though, they still will likely want to be sure that their loved ones get some financial benefit from the business. Without a good business succession...
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  • Using a trust in business succession planning
    Working for one’s family may seem like an easy career to maintain; however, even small family-owned business can face the same complex matters that major corporations do. The longevity of a business is continually monitored, and if a business in New Jersey or elsewhere seeks to change hands to ensure the business continues well into the future, succession planning is essential. While specific documents can be drafted to address this business matter, for some companies,...
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  • Notable intestate deaths show importance of estate planning
    Estate planning is a necessary but often neglected aspect of life. In New Jersey and across the nation, people may understand how vital it is to create even a rudimentary estate plan, but fail to follow through. This can lead to problems if the unexpected happens. Evidence of the litany of challenges that can arise if a person dies without a will have been shown with prominent people in recent years. While those individuals –...
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  • Questions to ask your parents to help them start estate planning
    Making an estate plan is important for everyone to do. There are many good reasons to have an estate plan and it can be helpful for family members to know what they are and how to talk to their loved ones about estate planning. Questions to ask to help parents begin the estate planning process There are several things to think about when estate planning and when considering the importance of estate planning. Questions adult...
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  • Probate and the current issues with the probate system
    When it comes to the administration of an estate plan in New Jersey and elsewhere, individuals often believe that probate is something to avoid. While many will consider ways to avoid probate when drafting and updating an estate plan, the reality is that probate is not always avoidable. Moreover, probate is essentially not a bad thing to go through. Nonetheless, the probate system is not perfect and could be fixed to benefit many individuals throughout...
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  • What happens if I die without a will?
    Drafting a will is often something that people talk about, but never get around to doing. Although having a will is recommended, the reality is that it not a priority for many people. There are many reasons for this. Young people may think estate planning is not something they need to do yet and thinking about your own death is not something most people want to do, no matter their age. If you die without...
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  • What estate planning steps should parents take?
    No matter your child’s age, you want to provide for them and ensure that they have the support they need to flourish. One important step that you can take is creating an estate plan. this can be especially important if your child is under 18 and will need additional support if you pass away unexpectedly. What should you consider when creating your plan for the future? Naming a guardian for your child can provide both...
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  • Should an incentive trust be part of your estate plan?
    Deciding how to leave your assets to your loved ones can be a challenging endeavor. After all, your familial relationships and your loved ones’ individual needs may justify something other than equal distribution of your assets. In some instances, estate planners find themselves concerned about how their assets will be used once handed down. If you find yourself in this position and are worried about your estate being squandered away, then you may be wondering...
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  • Why having non-compete agreements is important for businesses
    Many businesses in New Jersey provide similar services or products as other businesses. Due to this they compete with each other for clients and customers. There are differences between companies who compete with each other though and those differences are what set them apart from their competition. It is important that these differences are kept with the company to protect them to continue to give them an edge over their competition. It is also important...
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  • When should I get a patent to protect my business in New Jersey?
    In New Jersey, people who have created a product or formulated an idea will want to benefit from it financially. This is true regardless of whether they began their work to build a business, benefit others or both. That will include understanding the various legal issues that can arise when protecting their property and keeping it from being used against their will or outright stolen. Understanding the arcane details about protecting intellectual property can be...
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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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