Before doing anything, however, why not have a discussion with your neighbor?
If you have safety concerns, or if the branch is dead, there's a good chance you can come to an amicable agreement.
If communicating with your neighbor doesn't work and you want to remove the branch, your best course of action is to call a professional to do it.
We are just a few weeks away from the "unofficial" start of the 2024 summer season here at the Jersey Shore and with that, we will see millions head to our beautiful "shores" to enjoy a great summer.