Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate Litigation
Probate Administration
Probate Litigation
Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Estate Planning
Guardianships
Guardianship Litigation
Tel: (551) 222-0555
Fax: (551) 336-4486
Email: ranalli@ranalli-law.com
With experience in various courts, including General Equity, the Law Division, and the Special Civil Part all across New Jersey, I strive to provide transactional and litigation counsel to clients that fit their needs. As a full service firm, my aim is to provide thorough advice with all due consideration. However, whatever your comfort or desirability, it is my intent to serve your needs to the best of my ability: honestly and objectively.
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PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE
Whether buying or selling residential or commercial property, having the advice and backing of an experienced real estate attorney cannot be overstated. For matters concerning real estate transactions, litigation, and negotiations, contact me at your earliest convenience.
Success is when preparation meets opportunity. While difficult to broach, ensure you are prepared for your end of life planning, whether that entails the basic will, power of attorney, and advance directive, something more detailed such as trusts or LLCs, or even ways to mitigate or completely avoid unwanted or unnecessary obstacles such as guardianships or disputes. Contact me at your earliest convenience if you are interested in learning more or would like estate planning services.
Testate or Intestate, Trustee or beneficiary, guardian or no, the administration of trusts and estates can be a smooth and painless process if you are proactive and transparent. Are you a fiduciary looking to ensure you do not run afoul of the law, or worse - your family? Are you a beneficiary entitled to assets and not being informed? Contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss your options.
If you are the personal representative of an estate or trust in need of enforcing the estate’s rights to damages, injunctive relief, or temporary restraints; or, if you are a beneficiary needing to sue a personal representative or other party to enforce your rights, it may be time to file a lawsuit. Having an experienced probate and estate attorney in your corner that understands the underlying process can be an advantage when it comes to arguing your case in court. Contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss your options.
Do you own or have an interest in real property with someone you no longer agree or wish to own with? In an action for Partition, even if your name is not on the deed, you may be entitled to your portion of the equity in a forced sale. Sometimes, you may even have the right to buy your partner’s share out and own the entire parcel yourself! Every situation is different, but if you have been ousted, demand an accounting for contribution or reallocating ownership share, or simply no longer wish to co-own, contact me at your earliest convenience.
New Jersey abolished the estate, or “death” tax, in 2018, but that does not mean an estate nor beneficiaries are subject to a tax. In fact, decedents predeceasing 2018 may still have to file an estate tax return. Beneficiaries who are not Class “A” also require the personal representative to file an Inheritance Tax Return with the Division of Taxation and the requisite taxes paid. If you are an estate fiduciary or beneficiary and wish to ensure the Division of Taxation will file the waivers to release all estate assets and lift its lien on the estate, contact me at your earliest convenience.
If a “vulnerable adult” or other person has “incapacity,” it may be too late to have estate planning documents prepared. However, bills still need to be paid and life proceeds as usual. In order to protect your loved ones who may not be able to do for themselves the way they used to - or want to - it may be necessary to file for a guardianship of the person and/or the estate to protect their interests. Contact me to discuss your options.
While we all want to get along with our relatives, sometimes we disagree on how best to decide what care they need. We may also disagree on who best to take care of them and where they should be living. If you believe a loved one may be in need of your help as a guardian - or that a guardian is negligently or otherwise in over their head - contact me to discuss what can be done to mitigate or fix the problems.
Successfully defended Estate and Trust personal representative in fiduciary prosecution where estate and trust existed for several years; prepared formal accounting for both estates and settled prior to discovery order.
Successfully intervened in the Law Division to dismiss a complaint and Lis Pendens with prejudice regarding a sale contract client had entered using their Power of Attorney.
Successfully enforced client’s ownership rights by trial
Represented clients in multiple million-dollar residential and mixed-used transactions.
Defended beneficiary’s right in probate action to act as Co-Administrator and remain in possession of estate property.
Successfully negotiated workouts in sale of a condominium where total liability was in excess of 200% the contract price.
Handled assignment contracts.
Have worked with New Jersey’s UHOT program regarding oil tanks and soil remediation.
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