VIOLATION OF THE N.J. STALKING STATUTE CAN LEAD TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER In L.G v. T.G., decided March 12, 2019 by the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court that a New Jersey court…
When Luke Perry, whose full name was Coy Luther Perry III, died on March 4, 2019, he was surrounded by family and loved ones. Tragically, the actor — who rose to fame playing a teenage heart-throb on Beverly Hills 90210…
We strongly recommend that if you are getting a divorce that you have a new last will and testament, power of attorney and advanced directive for health care decisions prepared by an attorney. Although a divorce might automatically revoke certain…
Elder law attorneys are there to help their clients plan for the future. Unfortunately, many illnesses can change physical and mental health during the later years. In many cases, people may become unable to make their own decisions about care…
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law in December of 2014. The purpose of the Act was to provide individuals and families the ability to finance disability needs tax-free. The savings vehicle provided by the…
Saul was getting on in years, and he missed his wife who had recently died. So he sold the home, put the $100,000.00 in the bank, and moved into his son Arthur’s home. Every day Saul started his day as…
A durable power of attorney (POA) is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows someone who you appoint (your agent) to make decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. It is…
More and more family law litigants are turning to alternative dispute resolution processes to resolve their disputes. Among these processes are the collaborative process where both parties hire attorneys and all decisions are made together without involvement of a Judge;…
Mom and dad are getting older. One day dad tells mom that they may need to move to a nursing home. Concerned that the state will take all of their money, he takes certain precautionary measures; dad executes a deed…
1. Legal Guardianship of a vulnerable adult can only be granted once a person turns 18 years old and has a qualifying disability. Before 18, a person has not reached the statutory age of majority. After 18, only persons who…