As one prepares their estate instruments in Ocean County, one thought that is almost certain to enter into their minds is the potential for their to be discord amongst their beneficiaries. Despite one's best efforts, a person that is party to their estate could conceivably be unhappy with what they are left (or not left) and attempt to challenge the terms of their will. It might be recommended that in order to stop such a challenge from ever happening, one include a no-contest clause in their estate plans.
No-contest clauses in New Jersey
New reforms to New Jersey's workers' compensation laws
In New Jersey, the governor recently signed a new bill that will improve things for certain emergency first responders injured on the job. The bill reforms the state's existing workers' compensation laws.
Wrongful death lawsuit accuses doctor of driving woman to suicide
Many in Ocean County may think that wrongful death litigation only applies to those cases where people die in accidents caused by others. In reality, however, anyone engaging in negligent or reckless action that results in the death of another can be the target of a wrongful death lawsuit. Often that action is indirect and comes in the form of abuse and manipulation. While some might believe it to be impossible to "manipulate someone to death," arguments may be made that abusers can exert enough influence over others so as to push vulnerable people almost to edge (and even over it, in some cases).
