Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Four Things that Could Go Wrong if You Do Not Have a Business Succession Plan
Are you a small business owner in New Jersey? If so, you undoubtedly spend a lot of time planning for the future. If you lack a comprehensive business succession plan, you are not fully prepared. Every business owner in New Jersey should have a succession plan. It is an important part of estate planning…. Read More »
Estate Planning for Married Couples: Do Both Spouses Need an Estate Plan?
If you are married, you may be wondering whether it is worth the time and expense for both you and your spouse to create independent estate plans. The answer is a clear and resounding “yes.” If only one spouse has an estate plan, that leaves serious gaps. Here, our New Jersey estate planning lawyer… Read More »
Four Common Misconceptions About Special Needs Trusts in New Jersey
If you have a child, grandchild, or other loved one with special needs, it is imperative that you develop an estate plan that ensures that they are properly protected. A special needs trust is a powerful estate planning tool that can help to protect the best interests of vulnerable people. Here, our New Jersey… Read More »
You Should Review Your Estate Planning If Any of the Following Things Happened Since You Created It
Do you have an estate plan? It is important to make sure that your plan still effectively achieves your goals and protects your best interests. Estate plans should be reviewed and, if necessary, revised, on a periodic basis. It is a good idea to sit down and take a look at your estate plan… Read More »
Is Color Discrimination the Same Thing as Race Discrimination?
The New Jersey Law Against discrimination (LAD) is a state law that protects workers against job-related discrimination, including both racial discrimination and color discrimination. These two types of workplace discrimination are closely linked, but they are not the same thing. Here, our New Jersey race discrimination attorney provides an overview of the key things… Read More »
Do I Need to Go to a Notary to Set Up My POA in New Jersey?
You should set up a power of attorney (POA) as part of your estate plan. A POA helps to empower a trusted loved one to act on your behalf if you become temporarily or permanently unable to do so. This raises an important question: Does a POA document need to be notarized? In New… Read More »
Is FMLA Leave Paid?
Are you preparing to go on family leave or medical? If you are in a position that is covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, you may be wondering: Is FMLA paid leave? Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” FMLA is job-protected leave, but it is unpaid. With that being said, New Jersey… Read More »
Estate Planning for Parents: How to Use Your Will to Name a Guardian
Parents need to set up a comprehensive, well-structured estate plan. One of the most important estate planning tasks for parents is to name a guardian for the child(ren). A guardian can take responsibility for a minor in the unthinkable event that something happens to the parent(s). Here, our New Jersey estate planning attorney for… Read More »
Can You Get Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) protect disabled job applicants and employees against discrimination in the workplace. A worker may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the LAD and/or ADA. You may be wondering: Can remote work be a reasonable accommodation for a disability? The… Read More »
Federal Court Rules that NLRA Preempts New Jersey Law
Recently, a federal court ruled that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) preempts New Jersey law in a whistleblower retaliation case. In Davis v. Benihana, Inc, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the court found an employee—who filed a claim after being told to stop talking of wages in… Read More »