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In October 2016, Governor Christie signed a bill targeting transportation funding that also repealed the New Jersey Estate Tax.  The repeal of the New Jersey Estate Tax has been effective since January 1, 2018. Considering how recent this repeal occurred, many residents of New Jersey may not understand what just happened. The New Jersey Estate Tax repeal…

In New Jersey, securities arbitration is becoming increasingly common. However, securities arbitration remains a mystery for those individuals who have not participated in the process. Here is a brief primer to get a better sense of what the securities arbitration process can look like. While far from all-encompassing, this quick guide can provide some insight into what…

Child support is necessary to ensure the child receives the proper care when parents no longer live together. The state of New Jersey orders one parent to pay the other to aid in the care and raising of the child. Child support is a complex topic and confusing to many. Learn more about child support…

Probate law is an essential aspect of estate planning. When someone with a will and probate assets passes away, those assets go through probate court. Then, the estate is transferred to the beneficiaries. Also, when someone dies without a will, the estate must go through the court. Get details on probate law, so everything goes…

New Jersey organizes its court system at the highest with the Supreme Court, followed by Appellate Division Courts, Superior Courts, and Municipal Courts.  The New Jersey court system has tiers to indicate both the gravity of the case along with the status. For example, appearing before the New Jersey Supreme Court indicates the case has…

Since planning for the future is such a specific undertaking, New Jersey estate law has covered any of the possible situations providing solutions to any of the possible goals. Having a professional who can navigate the legal system to handle the distribution of the estate is essential. They can help you better plan for your…

In New Jersey, legal issues involving real estate are fairly common, considering the wide range of topics that real estate law covers.  However, some of the legal issues can still be a surprise. For example, buying a house, a common real estate legal matter, might include wire fraud from a suspicious transaction. Of course, this might…

In short, probate is likely necessary in New Jersey, with three very specific exceptions.First, in certain rare occasions, probate is not required for estates that might fall below a certain economic threshold, eliminating the need for court supervision.Second, specific assets do not require court supervision because they transfer automatically at the time of death. Third, if…

Recent changes in real estate law have focused primarily on addressing mortgages and foreclosures, specifically a recent bundle of real estate statutes signed into law of April 2019.  The stated purpose of the new laws is to help New Jersey residents struggling against foreclosure to provide assistance at no additional financial burden to borrowers.  In addition, creditors…

Municipal court, or the people’s court, usually conjures connotations of small-time petty offenses, if any connotations at all. Despite being the subject of a little ridicule from TV shows and the like, the municipal court in New Jersey does handle smaller offenses and is a necessary part of the legal system. These offenses can include…

If in the situation where a stockbroker or their firm has engaged in misconduct, a securities arbitration lawyer can help navigate the process of recovering financial losses. Even though arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process less contentious than litigation, a securities arbitration lawyer can be helpful.A securities arbitration lawyer can help since arbitration proceeds…

Considering the high-value stakes, the benefits of hiring a real estate law firm is simple - they make life easier. A real estate law firm has the proper education and experience in the legal aspects of real estate transactions. Regardless of being hired at the beginning or middle of a transaction, a real estate law firm…