Monthly Archives: February 2025
Understanding Easements by Necessity
In New Jersey and throughout the country, there are various types of easements connected to properties and to the owners of those properties. Easements are, in short, legal agreements through which one party or property has access to the other’s property without having any legal ownership interest in the property. Easements are also known… Read More »
What is Adverse Possession?
If you own residential real property in New Jersey, whether your primary residence or a vacation home or income property, you might have heard about the possibility of something known as “adverse possession.” Or, even if you have not heard that term used before, you might know that there are, in some cases, ways… Read More »
How Can I Make a Will in New Jersey?
All adults in the Summit, New Jersey should work with an estate planning attorney on important documents, including a will. Wills are extremely important documents through which you can make decisions about your property, who will handle your estate, and who will become guardian of your minor children in the event it is necessary…. Read More »
What Are Advance Directives and Do I Need Them?
Estate planning is an important process for adults of all ages in New Jersey, regardless of health and socioeconomic background. There are various documents that are important to consider as part of your individual estate planning process, including documents known as “advance directives.” In short, these are legal documents that allow you to make… Read More »
Who Needs a Will?
Do you need a will? The answer is yes. No matter your age, health, or financial circumstances, it is important to have a will. There are many misconceptions about who needs to have a will, often known as a last will and testament, and about what makes a will valid in New Jersey. Indeed,… Read More »
What is Intestate Succession?
When a person dies in New Jersey and has a valid will, then their property will be distributed to heirs according to their wishes that are set forth in the will. The will must go through a process known as probate, which is a legal process that will involve the validation of the will,… Read More »