Higgins Law

04/16/2025

Estate planning goes beyond having a basic Will. For example, a Living Will allows you to address life-sustaining treatment decisions and allows you to make your wishes known regarding end-of-life decisions when you are unable to do so. Here is a list of the most common documents. Last Will & Testament Advance Directive or Living Will Financial Power of Attorney Healthcare Power of Attorney Trust

Estate planning goes beyond having a basic Will. For example, a Living Will allows you to address life-sustaining treatment decisions and allows you to make your wishes known regarding end-of-life …

04/14/2025

Laurie soffer a wide variety of services and practical planning instruments for the protection of older adults and their loved ones. I work closely with clients and their families to plan for financial and personal safety through estate and asset protection planning, special needs trusts, Medicaid and benefits planning, and advance directives including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills and other planning instruments. Please call me for a free consultation.

Laurie soffer a wide variety of services and practical planning instruments for the protection of older adults and their loved ones. I work closely with clients and their families to plan for finan…

04/01/2018

Laurie M. Higgins, Esquire, has been practicing law for 20 years, and she has the experience that you need to effectively assist you with all of your legal needs. Whether you are looking for an attorney to represent you in municipal court or to handle your real estate transaction, Laurie is the right attorney for you. When experience and results matter, call Laurie today for a free consultation. [ 178 more words ]

Laurie M. Higgins, Esquire, has been practicing law for 20 years, and she has the experience that you need to effectively assist you with all of your legal needs. Whether you are looking for an att…

01/19/2018

In 2007, the “Irreconcilable Difference” divorce bill was signed into law in New Jersey, allowing for true no-fault divorce. In order to file a divorce under Irreconcilable Differences in New Jersey, the following requirements must be met: You or your spouse must have been residents of New Jersey for 12 consecutive months before filing the divorce complaint. You and your spouse must have experienced irreconcilable differences for at least six months. [ 175 more words ]

In 2007, the “Irreconcilable Difference” divorce bill was signed into law in New Jersey, allowing for true no-fault divorce. In order to file a divorce under Irreconcilable Differences in New Jerse…

01/17/2018

In municipal court in New Jersey, a plea bargain is an agreement between you and the state that allows you to plead guilty to a lesser offense, combine certain offenses into one offense, and/or dismiss certain offenses. A plea agreement generally results in a lesser fine or other penalty. It is important to note that the prosecutor, who represents the state, is not required to offer you a plea agreement, and there may be circumstances where the prosecutor will not agree to a plea bargain. [ 234 more words ]

In municipal court in New Jersey, a plea bargain is an agreement between you and the state that allows you to plead guilty to a lesser offense, combine certain offenses into one offense, and/or dis…

01/08/2018

Update from www.lhigginslaw.com

Laurie is an experienced Real Estate attorney, who can assist you with buying or selling your home. It is true that many real estate transactions run smoothly, but there are many areas where potent…

01/05/2018

In New Jersey, it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. If a person’s blood alcohol concentration is greater than 0.10%, the penalties are more severe. A DUI offense is a motor vehicle offense by law and not a criminal offense in New Jersey. If you are found guilty or plead guilty to a DUI, the offense will remain on your driving record permanently. [ 171 more words ]

In New Jersey, it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. If a person’s blood alcohol concentration is greater than 0.10%, the penalties a…

01/04/2018

The local court in your community is known as the municipal court. Municipal Courts in New Jersey are the courts where motor vehicle offenses, minor criminal-type offenses (such as simple assault, minor drug and alcohol offenses, or theft of property worth less than $200.00), municipal ordinance offenses (such as noise violations or building code violations) are heard. Every municipality has its own municipal court that has jurisdiction only over the cases that occur within its boundaries. [ 230 more words ]

The local court in your community is known as the municipal court. Municipal Courts in New Jersey are the courts where motor vehicle offenses, minor criminal-type offenses (such as simple assault, …

03/24/2017

Recently posted on my blog.

The terms spousal support and alimony are similar but do not have exactly the same meaning. Both terms refer to support paid from one spouse to the other spouse after separation, but spousal suppor…

03/22/2017

From my blog.

If you are a victim of domestic violence and need to file for a Restraining Order in New Jersey, you can call the police or go to your local police station if it is after business hours or you can …

03/21/2017

Once you make an appointment to meet with your divorce lawyer for the first time, you may be feeling anxious, emotional, or stressed during this difficult time in your life. The meeting itself shou…