As a resident of New Jersey, you must create your estate plan in accordance with the state law. Once you have it finished, you will still have to revisit it. Unfortunately, it is a common misconception that you will never have to edit your estate plan barring big life...
Year: 2019
What duties does an estate administrator have?
When someone designates you as the executor of his or her New Jersey estate in his or her will and you agree to act as such when (s)he dies, you then must take that estate through probate. Obviously some estates have more assets than others, and the more assets, the...
What is the process of contesting a will in New Jersey?
If you believe a family member or loved one's wishes have not been properly honored in the process of estate administration, you have a right to contest the will in New Jersey. The probate court will investigate if you believe the deceased person created or changed...
How can I fight my parking ticket?
It is easy to assume that once you find a parking ticket on your windshield, you have no choice but to accept the penalty and pay the fine. However, like many other New Jersey residents, you may be able to contest the ticket. It is not always easy to recognize when...
Should you get an annulment instead of a divorce?
When you seek to end your New Jersey marriage, you have two options: divorce and annulment. Both require a legal proceeding, but the result of that proceeding is entirely different. FindLaw explains that if you obtain an annulment, the judge will legally erase your...
Grounds for divorce in New Jersey
Divorce is one of the toughest challenges a person may face. In New Jersey, starting the process includes declaring the reason why the marriage is not working. Knowing what some of the legal grounds for the action are can help you choose. The attorneys and staff at...
Child custody in New Jersey
Divorce in New Jersey often also includes children. Separating spouses is one thing, but when it comes to dividing time and care of their shared children, the process often gets intense and emotional. At Johnson & Johnson, Attorneys at Law, we want to provide you...
3 challenges common for gray divorce
At Johnson & Johnson, Attorneys At Law, in New Jersey, we understand that every divorce is unique, and it is our goal to ensure that a couple finds the strategy that meets their particular needs. If you are divorcing after the age of 50 and you have been married...
Can grandparents seek visitation in New Jersey?
New Jersey law gives grandparents broader rights to grandchild visitation than most other states do. Grandparents who want more time with their grandchildren can petition the court for visitation and must prove that a legal arrangement of this kind is in the child's...
Should I name a backup executor?
There are a number of important qualifications a good executor should have. While just about any person in New Jersey can serve as an executor, picking someone who is honest and effective is essential to making sure your estate wishes are honored. However, your estate...