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November 2013 Archives
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR CRIMINAL-RECORD EXPUNGEMENT IN NEW JERSEY?
If you have a criminal record, you are probably aware of how damaging even a minor infraction can be to your future. Colleges, professional licensing boards, and employers will often investigate the criminal history of applicants. This screening mechanism can derail your hopes of a successful career, but an experienced attorney may be able to help you move on from your past.
THE DOWNSIDE OF AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES
If you are from New Jersey, chances are that you’ve spent summer days on the Jersey Shore. Many visitors to the Jersey Shore visit Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City to enjoy carnival rides and entertainment. While amusement park rides are often a reminder of our childhood and warm summer days, operator error or mechanical malfunction can turn a day of fun into a traumatic experience.
THE DANGERS OF DO-IT-YOURSELF ESTATE PLANNING
The primary goals of estate planning are to help manage, preserve, and protect your estate at your death or during incapacity. A number of online companies advertise do-it-yourself (DIY) wills and trusts, providing legal documents with fill-in-the-blank forms to customers for low rates. Though these services may be slightly less expensive than hiring an attorney to draft a proper will, improper drafting and execution is the biggest risk for the DIY estate planner. When the mistake is discovered after the death of the creator, the time and money it takes to remedy the error could cost the family much more money.
INJURIES DUE TO ANESTHESIA ERRORS
Before undergoing surgery, many patients feel anxious about the risks of anesthesia. An error in the administration of anesthesia can result in severe injury, and sometimes death.
BEEN ARRESTED? NOW WHAT?
Being placed under arrest can be very scary. Depending upon your offense, you may be facing severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines, if you are proven guilty. So, what should you do if you are arrested?
SAFE DRIVING IN NEW JERSEY
Allstate Insurance Company recently released its ninth annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report for 2013. The report is based on Allstate claims data and it ranks which of the 200 largest cities (populations over 50,000) in the United States has the safest or worst drivers.
CONFUSED ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WILL AND A TRUST?
If you are confused about the difference between a will and a trust, you are not alone. Both documents help protect families and indicate who will receive certain assets and make decisions upon a family member’s death. However, wills and trusts operate very differently, and it’s important to understand their differences.
PREPARING FOR DIVORCE: STEPS TO TAKE RIGHT NOW
Going through a divorce can be a difficult time. However, the best way you can minimize the impact of divorce is to prepare in advance.
IT CAN BE A FELONY TO DRIVE ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE AFTER A DUI CONVICTION
Has your license been suspended because of a previous driving under the influence (DUI) offense? Before you get into the car to run that quick errand or commute to work, you might want to think twice. Repeat violators who drive with a suspended license are now facing lengthy jail sentences and can spend up to 18 months in jail for committing a fourth-degree felony.
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November 2013 Archives
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR CRIMINAL-RECORD EXPUNGEMENT IN NEW JERSEY?
If you have a criminal record, you are probably aware of how damaging even a minor infraction can be to your future. Colleges, professional licensing boards, and employers will often investigate the criminal history of applicants. This screening mechanism can derail your hopes of a successful career, but an experienced attorney may be able to help you move on from your past.
THE DOWNSIDE OF AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES
If you are from New Jersey, chances are that you’ve spent summer days on the Jersey Shore. Many visitors to the Jersey Shore visit Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City to enjoy carnival rides and entertainment. While amusement park rides are often a reminder of our childhood and warm summer days, operator error or mechanical malfunction can turn a day of fun into a traumatic experience.
THE DANGERS OF DO-IT-YOURSELF ESTATE PLANNING
The primary goals of estate planning are to help manage, preserve, and protect your estate at your death or during incapacity. A number of online companies advertise do-it-yourself (DIY) wills and trusts, providing legal documents with fill-in-the-blank forms to customers for low rates. Though these services may be slightly less expensive than hiring an attorney to draft a proper will, improper drafting and execution is the biggest risk for the DIY estate planner. When the mistake is discovered after the death of the creator, the time and money it takes to remedy the error could cost the family much more money.
INJURIES DUE TO ANESTHESIA ERRORS
Before undergoing surgery, many patients feel anxious about the risks of anesthesia. An error in the administration of anesthesia can result in severe injury, and sometimes death.
BEEN ARRESTED? NOW WHAT?
Being placed under arrest can be very scary. Depending upon your offense, you may be facing severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines, if you are proven guilty. So, what should you do if you are arrested?
SAFE DRIVING IN NEW JERSEY
Allstate Insurance Company recently released its ninth annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report for 2013. The report is based on Allstate claims data and it ranks which of the 200 largest cities (populations over 50,000) in the United States has the safest or worst drivers.
CONFUSED ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WILL AND A TRUST?
If you are confused about the difference between a will and a trust, you are not alone. Both documents help protect families and indicate who will receive certain assets and make decisions upon a family member’s death. However, wills and trusts operate very differently, and it’s important to understand their differences.
PREPARING FOR DIVORCE: STEPS TO TAKE RIGHT NOW
Going through a divorce can be a difficult time. However, the best way you can minimize the impact of divorce is to prepare in advance.
IT CAN BE A FELONY TO DRIVE ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE AFTER A DUI CONVICTION
Has your license been suspended because of a previous driving under the influence (DUI) offense? Before you get into the car to run that quick errand or commute to work, you might want to think twice. Repeat violators who drive with a suspended license are now facing lengthy jail sentences and can spend up to 18 months in jail for committing a fourth-degree felony.
Have A Question
Bold labels are required.
Smith & Gaynor, LLC
60 Washington Street, Suite 302
Morristown,
NJ
07960
Phone:
973-292-0016
Fax:
973-292-9168
Morristown Law Office Map