General Legal Matters
Real estate, landlord-tenant disputes, wills, and estate and probate administration across Pennsylvania and New Jersey — the legal matters that come up outside a courtroom.
Not every legal problem is a lawsuit. We regularly help clients with real estate purchases, sales and disputes; landlord-tenant matters on both sides of the relationship, including lease disputes and evictions; and the paperwork that protects a family later — wills, and the administration of an estate through probate.
A will is the simplest way to make sure your property goes where you intend rather than where Pennsylvania or New Jersey's default intestacy rules send it, and having one in place tends to make an estate faster and less contentious to settle. When a loved one passes without one, or even with one, we can guide the executor or administrator through opening the estate, inventorying assets, paying valid debts, and distributing what remains.
Landlord-tenant disputes move on strict, court-specific deadlines, whether you're a landlord pursuing an eviction or a tenant contesting one. We represent both sides and can tell you early on where a dispute is likely headed and what it will take to resolve it.
How we help
- Real estate transactions and disputes
- Landlord-tenant matters and evictions
- Wills
- Estate and probate administration
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of "general legal matters" does the firm handle?
Beyond personal injury and criminal defense, we assist with real estate transactions and disputes, landlord-tenant matters — including lease disputes and evictions — and wills, estates and probate administration in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Do I need a will even if my estate is small?
Yes. Without a valid will, Pennsylvania or New Jersey intestacy law decides who inherits your property, and that default distribution may not match your wishes. An estate without a will can also take longer to settle and is more prone to disputes among heirs.
What does probating an estate involve?
In general: opening the estate with the Register of Wills (Pennsylvania) or Surrogate's Court (New Jersey), inventorying the assets, paying valid debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to the heirs or beneficiaries. Timelines vary widely depending on the estate's size, whether there is a will, and whether any creditor or family disputes arise.
What if I'm in a dispute with my landlord or tenant?
We represent both landlords and tenants in lease disputes, evictions, and related matters, mindful of the specific procedural rules and deadlines of the county or municipal court where the property sits.
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