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Name multiple heirs, so your property goes where it’s needed
As you’ve aged, you’ve always kept up with your estate plan. You have a basic plan, but when you got married or divorced, you reviewed it and made changes. When new children were born, you added them as heirs. One thing that you may also want to remember is that your...
What are legal grounds for an eviction in New Jersey?
As a landlord, you have certain obligations to your tenants once they sign a lease with you. That obligation includes providing them with a safe space to live. However, tenants also have certain obligations to their landlords. The first and most obvious is the timely...
Did you address your small business in your personal estate plan?
When most people create an estate plan, their primary focus will be on the allocation of their personal assets and the protection of their dependent family members, including minor children. Fewer people stop to think about the long-term implications of their role in...
Should you lease or buy commercial property for your business?
Should you lease or buy the building that houses your business? Many entrepreneurs confront this question just about the time their business starts to thrive, necessitating a move to bigger quarters. A wrong decision can be financially devastating. Here are some of...
Talk to your children about your estate plan
Doing your estate planning feels like a personal matter, but the truth is that it is going to massively impact the rest of your family, as well. They have a lot at stake here. For that reason, and many more, it’s often wise to talk to them as you do your estate...
What should be in a business partnership agreement?
Creating a business with a partner or bringing someone else into your previously existing business can have huge benefits. A partner can help with investment, give a new perspective, help expansion and support growth. No matter the reason that you are creating a...
Understanding CAM fees in your commercial lease
You may have heard your landlord refer to CAM fees or seen them in your lease before. These charges can feel ill-defined and it can be hard to figure out exactly what they refer to. As a tenant, though, it’s important to know where your money is going so that you can...
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Dealing with family heirlooms in your estate plan
A huge part of estate planning is protecting your legacy after you are gone. It’s a time when you can ensure your family is taken care of and that the memories you cherish together remain. When you have family heirlooms, you’re going to need to spend some time...