Setting Up A Simple Will

Summary

In new jersey, you can create a simple will by being at least 18 years old, writing down your wishes, and signing in front of two witnesses. Specify beneficiaries and assets. Consider hiring a lawyer for proper drafting.

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How do I set up a simple will?
Do you have any specific assets or beneficiaries you want to include in your will, ****?

In New Jersey, you can create a simple will by:
- Being at least 18 years old
- Writing down your wishes
- Signing in front of two witnesses.
Brother, Rob. Sister, Carolyn. Friend Michael
In New Jersey, you can specify in your will that:
- Rob and Carolyn, your siblings, and Michael, your friend, are your beneficiaries.
- Specify the assets each will receive.
Consider hiring a lawyer for proper drafting.
I have a different issue.
Of course, I'm here to help. Could you please tell me more about the new legal issue you're facing?
I live in Pennsylvania. A neighbor tripped and fell on the sidewalk in front of my house. What are my liabilities?
Did you have any prior knowledge of a potential hazard on the sidewalk that could have caused the fall?

In Pennsylvania, homeowners may be held liable if they knew about a dangerous condition and didn't take steps to fix it.
Some sections of the walk are raised from tree roots.
What steps, if any, did you take to address the raised sections of the sidewalk caused by tree roots?

In Pennsylvania:
- Homeowners can be held liable for injuries if they knew about and ignored a hazardous condition.
- Contact your local court for more information: Philadelphia Municipal Court, (*) *-*.
I had the edges ground to make it more level in those sections.
Did you document the work done to level the sidewalk? In Pennsylvania, showing proof of efforts to rectify a known hazard can be beneficial in such cases.
I have the receipt.
That's good. Did you inform your neighbor about the sidewalk condition before the incident happened? In Pennsylvania, communication about known hazards can also affect liability.
No. I don't know this person. It's obvious. Also, there are many sections of uneven sidewalk in the neighborhood.
Did the incident occur on the section of the sidewalk that you had leveled? In Pennsylvania, the specific location of the accident can impact liability.
yes
Did you have any signs or warnings posted about the uneven sidewalk?
no
Did you report the sidewalk condition to your local municipality or any other authority?
no
Did you have any plans to report the sidewalk condition to your local municipality or any other authority before the incident occurred?