The State of New Jersey has recently proposed a so-called “death with dignity” law. The legislation, formally known as A 2451, Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, is not yet approved but is working its way through the process for a bill to become law.
Please click here to read the original article, published by the NJ Herald and written by Kyle Morel.
NEWTON – The building located at 49 High Street in Newton has been home to several businesses and residences since it was first constructed exactly two centuries ago.
First used as a residential dwelling, it has also housed a millinery, a medical office and, for the past 25 years, a law firm. Now, it has taken on yet another form accompanied by a new name: Courthouse Plaza.
The NJ alimony statute, effective September 10, 2014, addresses the issue of termination of alimony in light of a payor’s retirement. The new NJ Alimony Reform Retirement allows a person to make an application based upon prospective retirement; whereas, the prior law required actual retirement. In addition, there is now a rebuttal presumption that alimony ends when the person who is paying alimony reaches retirement age. The presumption may be overcome upon consideration of the following factors and for good cause.
Death is understandably not high on the list of most people’s favorite topics of discussion. But it is, of course, something all of us can expect to experience. And since we all have to admit that it’s coming, it is an important responsibility to plan ahead for the inevitable.
Estate planning is the process of determining what happens to your assets after your death, and regardless of the size of those assets, establishing a plan for your estate can provide crucial peace of mind to you and your family – and help to avoid the potential for conflict and estate litigation.
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