By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD This past Tuesday, in an effort to alleviate some of the hardship caused by the pandemic and resultant mandates to stay home and close non-essential businesses, Governor Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. 3903. The bill authorizes the use of remote notarization for the duration of the current public health emergency…
Category Archives: Estate Planning
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The §1031 Exchange: Why and how to navigate this real estate sale transaction.
By: Erika Baldino, VP of Business Development, Kensington Vanguard Sometimes, investors find themselves in situations where they are in possession of real property that they would like to sell. Unfortunately, such a sale will result in a large capital gains responsibility. Therefore, those investors might consider entering into a §1031 tax deferred exchange (§1031 Exchange)…
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When a Will is Not Enough
By: Nima Ashtyani, Esq., LLM Roughly half of all Americans don’t have a will, so if you’ve already taken this vital step to protect your assets and successors then congratulations are in order – you’re already ahead of the curve. While a will is a necessary document that every person who owns assets should have,…
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A well-planned estate: Gift your family ‘security’ for the holidays
By: Cristina N. Hyde, J.D. With the arrival of the holidays, it is natural for us to turn our thoughts to family, but many of us struggle to find our loved ones the perfect gift. Might we suggest the gift of a well-planned estate? Especially if you are a small-business owner, a well-thought out estate…
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Campanella Law Office LLC Grand Re-Opening!
I am very pleased to announce the re-opening of my firm, Campanella Law Office LLC, which officially opens its doors today, August 30, 2019! In addition to continuing to provide our clientele with comprehensive health care services, our expansion will now include comprehensive business law services, complete residential and commercial real estate services, and, as…
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NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR SIGNS MEDICAL AID IN DYING FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL ACT INTO LAW
By: Gina L. Campanella, Esq., FACHE On Friday, April 12, 2019, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed the “Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act” into law. This bill, which goes into effect as of August 1, 2019, makes it legal for physicians to write prescriptions for terminally ill patients for medications that can…
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POWER OF THE PURSE PODCAST: EPISODE 35: HOW TO NAVIGATE THE WORLDS OF LAW AND MEDICINE
Use the following link to listen to Episode 35 of the Power of the Purse Podcast featuring our own Gina L. Campanella! “Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Lynn S. Evans, and I am the host of Power of the Purse Podcast. There was a time in my life not too long ago, when I…
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It’s Essential to Connect Personal Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning for Business Owners
By: Neel Shah, Esq. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2012, there are 27.6 million businesses closely held in the United States. Business ownership and entrepreneurship are critical drivers of legacy creation as well as significant wealth, but it becomes even more important for the individual to approach estate planning from their…
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More Than a Go-Bag: Legal Emergency Preparedness
By: Gina L. Campanella, Esq., FACHE Superstorm Sandy was a significant wake up call for the tristate area with regard to emergency planning, particularly for emergencies that require evacuation for a long period of time and significant financial damages. There are several government resources to assist individuals and families in formulating and integrating a comprehensive…