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June 1, 2016

This past weeks dangerous and sad experience of a young boy who accidentally slipped into the Cincinatti Zoo and Botantical Garden's gorilla enclosure has created controversy over animals in captivity. A western lowland gorilla was killed to save a young boy. The boy was in "imminent danger" leaving the zoo's Animal Response team with no option but to shoot the 400 plus pound gorilla.

May 12, 2016

As a Real Estate Attorney, most of my clients need mortgage financing in order to purchase their homes and Real Estate investments.

April 27, 2016

When buying and selling investment type properties, it is very important to discuss your intentions and the specific details of the transaction with your accountant as well as your Real Estate Attorney.

April 19, 2016

Real Estate is getting hot as Spring arrives. I am seeing increased activity in Real Estate transactions this month. The interest rates are still low and people are now ready to make their moves.

April 13, 2016

Many of my Real Estate investor clients utilize a tax benefit known as a 1031 Deferred Exchange. This IRS regulation allows the seller of investment Real Estate ( and other types of investment Real Estate) to sell the assets, make a profit, but not pay income tax on that profit in that year.

April 10, 2016

New Jersey applies the Bulk Sale Law to Real Estate sales regarding incoming producing property. There is a lengthy list of specific types of transactions that are included, herein. The purpose of this law is to make sure that any taxes that are owed or were previously due from an owner of income producing property have been satisfied.

April 7, 2016

Lately, I have been receiving many phone calls from clients regarding problems that have developed because they have co-signed mortgages for family/friends. A co-signer is equally responsible for the repayment of the loan as is the actual home owner.

March 26, 2016

Lately, I have seen a number of minor document errors create major headaches for my clients.

March 23, 2016

Years ago, I was fortunate enough to handle a Capital Punishment Murder Case. My client was found Not Guilty. It was only the second acquittal in the State of New Jersey since they brought back the Death Penalty.

March 9, 2016

It is very important that Landlords's check their Residential Leases regularly. Most leases are on a 1 term and automatically become month to month , thereafter. A Landlord should prepare and submit to each residential Tenant a new Lease each year. In this fashion, a Landlord can make sure that all the information and rental increases and other Landlord protections are current.