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As you start to scale up your business, you may start wondering whether or not it is time to hire a lawyer full time to deal with your legal matters such as corporate governance, compliance, and contracts. However, hiring a lawyer may be quite expensive for an up-and-coming business. Further, an in-house lawyer may not cover the various potential issues you may need covered such as litigation.  It may be smarter therefore to have a retained counsel instead before you make the leap to an in-house lawyer. What is an in-house lawyer?…

 June 30, 2021 (updated July 10, 2023) 

Comprehensive Estate Planning In Bergen County, NJ Working with a Bergen County, NJ estate planning lawyer can ensure that your assets and wishes are well-taken care of. At Kaplan Law Practice, LLC , our dedicated team of legal professionals is committed to helping you navigate the complexities of estate planning and ensure that your wishes are carried out effectively. Why Estate Planning Matters Estate planning is an essential tool for anyone—regardless of their financial status. It involves making important decisions about how your assets will be managed and distributed upon your passing.…

 June 21, 2021 (updated September 29, 2023) 

“I don’t really have any assets.” “I don’t need a Will because I don’t have a taxable estate.” “I don’t need a Will because everything I own is owned jointly or has a beneficiary designation.” “I put everything in a Trust, so I don’t need a Will.” These are common objections given by clients who do not wish to have a Will prepared. And they have often prevented clients and their families from being adequately protected when that protection is most needed. Here are some reasons why everyone should strongly consider having…

 June 9, 2021 

Sometimes life leads people into financial difficulties that prove almost impossible to overcome. As an experienced bankruptcy attorney - including those who practice at The Law Offices of Ronald I. Chorches - can confirm, even the most fiscally responsible Americans can find themselves in need of significant debt relief through no fault of their own. Declaring bankruptcy is one way to effectively deal with many kinds of debt that may be proving impossible to pay off.   Self-Filing Versus Working with an Attorney If you don’t earn much income, you may qualify to…

 May 27, 2021 (updated August 27, 2021) 

You find the perfect house, start creating all of your Home Décor Pinterest boards and BAM – you find out that the sellers didn’t accept your offer. Your dreams of making dinner in the beautiful farmhouse kitchen are crushed and you’re wondering what you did wrong. Well here are a few reasons your offer could’ve been rejected that can help you next time you find a house you want to write an offer on. PS – I promise your real estate dreams aren’t crushed. There will be another one! Reason #1: You’re…

 May 25, 2021 (updated August 25, 2021)