Practice Areas
Elder Law
Elder Law bridges across practice areas, with the unifying objective of helping people and their families as they grow older. There is no discreet elder law – indeed, there is no legal definition of what ‘elder’ means – but instead it is a multifaceted practice tuned to individual and families with common needs. Estate planning [...]
Civil Litigation
While the attorneys of Backes & Backes believe that litigation is nearly always the option of last resort, the fact remains that anyone can be sued, and anyone can suffer a wrong that can only be addressed in the courts. When litigation is unavoidable, the skill and experience of counsel can determine the outcome of [...]
General Equity
New Jersey maintains the historical distinction between “law” and “equity,” and that distinction is reflected in the separate Law Division and Chancery Division in its court system. In broadest terms, matters of law concern money, such as breach of contract or personal injury, and matters of equity concern some relief other than money, such as [...]
Estate Litigation
Contested estate lawsuits can be among the most fiercely-fought areas of civil litigation. The circumstances that give rise to these suits often require vigorous action to protect the assets of the estate and to insure that the decedent’s wishes are carried out. The law in estate litigation can be complex, and the matters are litigated [...]
Real Estate Law
Backes & Backes has an active residential and commercial transactional real estate practice, ranging from complex commercial transactions to the largest transactions most people will ever engage in – the purchase or sale of their own home. Diligent, experienced counsel can help insure an easier transaction and can quickly address any problems that arise. The [...]
Estate Administration
The estate administration practice of Backes & Backes relies on a team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and outside fiduciary accountants. The firm works with executors and administrators to facilitate smooth, speedy, and responsible administration of decedent’s estates. While first seeking to insure the effective realization of the decedent’s intent, the firm always considers tax strategies [...]
Estate Planning
Backes & Backes is uniquely situated to meet the estate planning needs of its clients, coupling the modern estate planning techniques with the traditional, client-focused atmosphere of small law firm. Most decedents in New Jersey pass with no Will at all, and most higher-asset individuals leave estates subject to taxes that could have been avoided [...]
