In 1997, H.L. both created and acted as the trustee of his own irrevocable trust until 2008, when his daughter L.L. assumed the role. H.L. died on January 27, 2012. The trust required that it be used for his benefit during his life, and then special bequests of...
Month: April 2017

Is Revenge In A Divorce Worth The Costs? Duh!
An April 4th appeal involved the conclusion of an incredibly litigious and bitter divorce. Arguing pro se (representing oneself), the Defendant (Appellant) ex-husband challenged the lower court's calculation in its 2013 Final Judgment of Divorce that he ultimately...
Special Feature – A Look At The Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition Movement (JCACM)
"J.C.A.C.M. envisions a city where residents are safe to walk the streets with their families and enjoy a high level of comfort and happiness within Jersey City."Co-founded in 2014 by Pamela Nicole Johnson M.P.A., a lifelong public service oriented individual, the...
Contracts 101: What Are The Key Parts Of Any Good Contract?
A contract is often referred to as the only forum where people come together to essentially "make their own law." For the most part this is true, since you are able to make an agreement with any number of parties to achieve a certain result; whether it is a contract...