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The New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled that a Condominium Association’s duty to ensure that common areas are kept in safe conditions includes the use of a center handrail on a wide staircase. The Appellate Division further held that the plaintiff’s legal status...

Set up a tax ID with the Internal Revenue Service. Prepare and submit to the court an accounting of all assets and debts of the estate—You will need to document all property owned by the decedent at the date of death, as well as any debts owed. For property that does...

If you have been asked or named to serve as an executor or personal representative of the estate of a loved one, the first thing you want to do is hire an experienced attorney. The probate process can be complicated and intimidating, with many forms to be completed...

The Smoke-Free Air Act of 2006, a law enacted by the New Jersey legislature, prohibits smoking in any indoor public building, facility or place, as well as in the work environment. A business or individual who violates the law can be subject to hefty fines, from $250...

One of the most critical decisions to make when you are setting up a new business enterprise is the choice of legal structure. There are tax and liability implications to the different forms, and some are far easier to administer and maintain than others. Here’s an...

If you haven’t put together an estate plan of any kind—a means of ensuring the orderly distribution of your property in the event of your death—a will may be exactly what you need to have the peace of mind that everything will go where you want it to go, and that...

The state of New Jersey has one of the toughest consumer fraud statutes in the country. With broad application, the law defines fraud to include more than just the “intentional misrepresentation of fact,” as traditionally construed. In New Jersey, you can also be...

As a homeowner, you’ll likely have an insurance policy that covers casualty loss, and most likely a comprehensive general liability policy. But if you belong to a homeowners association, you may be wondering if the HOA needs its own policies of insurance and, if so,...

You’ve just built a new home or remodeled your existing residence, but the builders simply did a poor job. What are your options in New Jersey? The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act For homeowners in New Jersey, the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act provides specific remedies...