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Who has Standing to File a Will Contest?
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Should a person wish to file a Will contest, the first threshold issue which must be addressed is whether that person has standing to file a Will contest. In general, “standing” means whether a Plaintiff legally has a right to bring a claim to contest a Last Will and Testament… Continue reading
Retailer, The Limited, Files for Chapter 11 in Delaware
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As predicted last week, U.S. women’s apparel chain The Limited filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today in the United States Bankruptcy Court for Delaware on Tuesday, after closing all 250 stores, under case number 17-10124. See 10 Retailers to Watch for Possible Bankruptcy Filings in 2017. This filing continues… Continue reading
Little League Parent Syndrome
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In a case of first impression entitled D.W. v. M.W., the Hon. Lawrence Jones, J.S.C. (Ocean County), has warned parents that their right to attend their child’s Little League games was in potential jeopardy due to “inappropriate public criticism and disparagement of coach decisions.” The case, which has not concluded with a… Continue reading
Property Revaluations in Trenton – Now, the Rubber Meets the Road
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Trenton’s revaluation has been a long time coming. Originally slated for 2016, it’s official for 2017. Property owners are now receiving notices of the new assessments proposed by the revaluation company hired by Trenton and the Trenton’s assessor. If the new assessment is not scrutinized, the Taxpayer, whether the property owner or triple net tenant, will be stuck… Continue reading
The Initial Hearing During a Will Contest
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Once a party has decided to contest a Will, the question then becomes what is the next step in this process. The first pleadings that Plaintiff’s counsel prepare for the Court are a Verified Complaint, as well as an Order to Show Cause.
11 Retailers to Watch for Possible Bankruptcy Filings in 2017
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2016 ended on a high note with higher than expected holiday sales and overall a better real estate market. However, there were a number of retailers that sought bankruptcy protection. Some of the retailers, like Fairway and EMS, emerged as new entities in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings while their operations… Continue reading
Ex-Spouse May be Able to Maximize Expected Social Security Benefits after Divorce
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As some readers may know, our Social Security system permits a divorced person (once eligible for benefits in the normal course of events) to receive the greater of (a) the amount he/she would be entitled to in their own name or (b) 50% of their ex-spouse’ benefit provided that the parties… Continue reading
Types of Witnesses During A Will Contest
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In ruling upon the validity of a contested Last Will and Testament, there are numerous witnesses whom a Court may hear testimony from in deciding whether to invalidate the will. As is the case in any litigation, fact witnesses who possess relevant knowledge with regard to the facts and allegations… Continue reading
Overnight Parenting Time and Homework
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In the world of family law, overnight parenting time during the school week is often a difficult issue to resolve, as recently demonstrated in the case of M.C. v. P.C., which was decided by the Hon. Lawrence Jones, J.S.C. on November 28, 2016.
Early Settlement Program (ESP) in Divorce Cases
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Due to the inordinate time, expense, and lack of judicial resources available for divorce cases, the New Jersey Courts have implemented settlement alternatives to court proceedings. One of these is the Early Settlement Program (ESP) which helps parties in a divorce reach a settlement in advance of a distant court… Continue reading
