Does this investment action constitute a fiduciary breach by a trustee?

A trustee is a fiduciary who must weigh the interests of both the principal or income beneficiary and the remainder beneficiary or beneficiaries....

Does a Beneficiary have a right to examine books and records used in determining fund distribution in a Will ?

I concur with my three colleagues who distinguish between a will contest (which may be appropriate in light of the executor handling the decedent's...

Retainer Meeting

In my over thirty years of practice in NJ, I have never had a "retainer meeting." I have met with a client and given the client a retainer to take...

Usa citizen WITH bank account over $10,000 MUST BE reportED TO IRS AND WHAT IRS MUST BE FILE?

Besides checking the box on page 2 of Form 1040 indicating that you have a foreign bank account, you need to file two forms: (a) an Foreign Bank...

Can a former employer stop other businesses from doing business with me by threatening to pull their business. No non compete!

Both my colleagues are correct. If I cannot help you, I know several good attorneys in Essex County that can assist you. I can be reached at...

International driver license

It is logical to assume that if your visa has expired, you are no longer validly in the US, but not having any real experience, please do not take...

Rights of Able Body Deed Owner VS. Durable Power of Attorney Representing other Deed Owner

It is not uncommon for a spouse who is working, or a former spouse who left the state for a job elsewhere or to marry a new spouse to grant the...

Gary Garland is correct. The other lawyer responding incorrectly refers to the trust document itself, which may provide for distributions of income...

What is the amount of money that requires a written contract. Where can I find the statue for this.

While the NJ Statute of Frauds may apply, in this case, a home improvement contract, must be in writing, state the fee to be charged, the date work...

Having lived in JC following law school, and having handled some real estate matters for estates of decedents of JC, I am aware that a vast...