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'TeachMe' educational app slapped with N.J. privacy lawsuit
BY GINA G. SCALA
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
As Facebook comes under fire from the federal government for exploring ways to allow children under 13 to become members, the State of New Jersey is taking action ...
Read more...Nevermind the 'zombie apocalypse': Vampire skeletons found in Bulgaria
BY WILL COLLINS
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
While the real-life horror stories of the zombie apocalypse are becoming a growing concern in the United States, Bulgaria seems to have its own problems.
The Associa...
Read more...Powerball winning numbers worth $205 million
BY BOB HOLT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
For the first time since Mega Millions had their humungous jackpot in March, a state lottery has climbed over the $200 million mark again.
No ticket matched all six numb...
Read more...Uggie on red carpet at the HBO screening of 'One Nation Under Dog'
BY PAULA SCHWARTZ
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
“Uggie! Uggie! Look here! Over here!,” photographers called out to the canine star of “The Artist,” as he worked the red carpet at a special screening of the HBO ...
Read more...Facebook and divorce: 'Friending' old flames can break up marriages
There’s no doubt Facebook helps reunite old friends. But there is also proof that it rekindles old flames — and new ones, as well.
And the fallout is often divorce.
More than eight out of 10 lawyers rep...
Read more...U.S. soccer on 2014 World Cup journey: It's a long road
BY CHRISTINE VALDEZ
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
The road to the 2014 World Cup has begun for the U.S men’s national soccer team.
On Friday, the U.S national team began their first of 16 world cup qualifier gam...
Read more...Yo quiero Cantina Bell: Taco Bell to offer gourmet Mexican fare
BY MARGARET MORGAN
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
This week Taco Bell® announced it will bring gourmet inspired bowls and burritos with its new Cantina Bell™ menu in an industry-changing partnership with celebri...
Read more...Christie claims 'Jersey Comeback,' but where are the jobs?
BY JOSHUA HENNE
ONE NEW JERSEY
COMMENTARY
With Chris Christie in Illinois yesterday to continue auditioning for Mitt Romney, will he take the time to put aside politicking at the Conservative Political A...
Read more...REVIEW: The Volvo C-30 Sport Machine
BY ROGER WITHERSPOON
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
CAR REVIEW
It was a raining on a Friday evening – a really bad time to be on the Taconic Parkway.
The scenic highway starts about 20 miles north of New York City...
Read more...Your poor posture is more problematic than you think
BY ANDREA BUCCINO
COMMENTARY
“If one's posture is upright, one has no need to fear a crooked shadow."
- Chinese proverb
We’ve all been victim to it: the poor posture plague. Memories of your mother t...
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Children can be conned out of inheritance after multiple marriages
BY CAROL ABAYA NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM THE SANDWICH GENERATION Multiple marriages and blended families can mean children get cheated out of money and assets their parent(s) earned and had before the second or third marriage. At the 2012 senior citizens’ law day conference, Lawrence A. Friedman, Bridgewater elder law attorney, said elders need to protect their children of prior marriages from being disinherited. "Even if your spouse’s current will provides for your children, your spouse may change it after you pass away,” he said. In addition to protecting one's child, an appropriate will can minimize N.J. estate taxes, which kick in if assets are over $675,000. At the conference, Cathyanne Pisciotta from North Brunswick discussed guardianship which could be necessary if various legal documents are not signed. Pisciotta said that if a person does not have a durable power of attorney (for financial affairs) and a living will (for medical decisions), anyone else can seek guardianship of that person. An expensive court proceeding is mandatory. And she said, “If one person seeks guardianship, someone else can challenge the appointment. Another relative may seek to be appointed guardian because he/she wants the money and power.”
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