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Providing For Your Four-Legged Loved Ones

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Clients fret over how much of their estate to leave to family, but devote little attention to their four-legged loved ones.  Provisions for one’s animals can be made informally through a Letter of...

Surrogate Decision Making

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Recently, a number of our clients have asked for literature on the difference between a Durable Power of Attorney, Conservatorship, and Guardianship.

Death, Divorce, and Your Estate

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

While happily married, it is common for a couple to leave everything to each other in their wills or to name an in-law to act as executor or trustee.  However, once the marriage sours, the thought of...

The Lesson of Terri Schiavo

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Now more than 15 years ago, the world watched as Terri Schiavo’s family repeatedly litigated her fate.  Regrettably, this highly publicized family conflict could have been easily avoided had Terri...

It’s a Trust Thing

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Trusts come in many shapes and sizes.  One size does not fit all.  Which trust to use, or whether to use a trust at all, depends on the circumstances of each case.

Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

As of August 1, 2019, New Jersey has a law allowing capable, terminally ill adult patients to end their lives.  Known as the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, the law provides that...

Will Challenges

Apr 14, 2025 | Written by: Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. |

Any last will and testament is potentially subject to judicial challenge.  If a will is prepared in accordance with the formalities required by state law, the surrogate is empowered to accept its...

Can I Get Divorced Without Going to Court?

Apr 7, 2025 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

Can you get divorced without going to court?  In short, in the State of New Jersey, the answer is YES! In fact, the majority of cases are handled in this manner, in what is usually referred to as a...

Artificial Intelligence - Will It Save Society or Bring About Its Downfall?

Apr 4, 2025 | Written by: William J. Rudnik, Esq. |

Although the roots of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ideas predated the twentieth century, research began in the 1950s.  Since that time there have been books, movies, and television shows where AI has...

Understanding Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Mar 12, 2025 | Written by: Sharon M. Flynn, Esq. |

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law designed to allow eligible employees to take unpaid job-protected leave to care for themselves or a family member. Employees who qualify for...