Can the Simultaneous Death Act Be Overridden?
In inheritance law, simultaneous death is a situation in which two people die within a short time and at least one of them would have inherited all or part of...
Duties and Responsibilities of a New Jersey Executor
Being named the executor of a will can be both an honor and a burden. For most people, acting as the executor means a loved one has died and you are carrying...
Your IEP Meeting: What to Expect
Your IEP Meeting: What to Expect For experienced parents of children with special needs, an IEP meeting can still feel like a battleground with the school...
When Should You Hire a School Discipline Defense Attorney in New Jersey?
Disciplinary matters at public schools in New Jersey are very serious and likely also stressful for students who are involved and their parents. Just as the...
My Child’s IEP Includes Accommodations and Modifications. What’s the Difference?
IEP’s are complex, detailed legal documents that contain an educational program for each child with special needs. They can often be confusing, and sometimes...
Trust Basics for Trustees and Beneficiaries
The Basics A trust is an effective tool in estate planning. To create a trust, a person called a grantor specifies which assets go into the trust. The grantor...
What Qualifies a Child for Special Education in NJ?
In the state of New Jersey, the right to an education has specific, robust legal protections. All New Jersey residents are entitled to a free and appropriate...
Most Essential Estate Planning Documents
Every estate plan should consist of multiple documents which supplement one another. Exactly how many documents and what types you will need for your estate,...
Mastering IEP Review
As another school year looms, parents of children with special needs may become anxious about their student’s transition into another school year. Maybe last...
Writing Your Will? Beware Potential “DNA Relatives” Who Can Make a Claim on Your Estate.
What Is Happening? DNA Testing is intruding in the determination of inheritance rights, and it’s not just paternity testing. The new reality is that potential...