Estate Administration by the Use of the New Fed-Tax-Portability-Option
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Estate Planning Attorney This is the 2nd part of a three part series on credit shelter …
Estate Administration by the Use of the New Federal Tax Portability Option
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Estate Planning Attorney This is the first part of a three part series on credit shelter …
Different Ways to Hold Investment Properties
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. Convinced that the economy will improve sometime again, you decide it’s time to take the plunge and buy a …
Fraud Involving Home Value Appraisals
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Law on Fraud Attorney Home Appraisal Fraud Joseph and Kimberli bought a building lot in a …
Majority Shareholders Owe a Duty of Loyalty to Minority Shareholders in Closely-Held New Jersey Corporations
Many New Jersey Corporations are considered “Closely-Held” Corporations. These types of corporations consist of a small number of owners or shareholders, sometimes family …
Employment Retaliation Claims Surging – What You Need To Know
The case can be made that discriminating against an individual in the workplace because of the person’s gender, race religion, and similar characteristics is …
Sorry that you’re dead but now the lack of a Trust may subject your estate to an unwanted funeral
If you are thinking about a trust, you may think of a document that provides who receives your property upon death. However, did you …
New Jersey Supreme Court Finds That Land Use Approvals Are Not Voided By Different, Subsequent Approvals For Same Land
Land use rules in New Jersey can be complicated and complex. Many people have visions of building or improving property, but are unsure as …
Eminent Domain Allows Government to Seize Your Land, But Requires Them to Compensate You
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Condemnation & Eminent Domain Attorney One of the more controversial laws in New Jersey is that of …
New Jersey Contracts Require Good Faith and Fair Dealing
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Contract Attorney In New Jersey, all contracts are governed by what is called the “implied covenant of …
LLC’S, SHOULD IT BE YOUR ENTITY OF CHOICE?
Business people and those starting up new ventures are checking into the benefits of limited liability companies (LLC’s) as the preferred form of business …
Don’t Make These Five Common Trust Mistakes
It’s easy for trustees to make mistakes. Use this simple guide to avoid the common pitfalls. Trust administration often comes down to a few …
New Jersey Allows Zoning Board and Planning Board Decisions Can Be Appealed to the Courts
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Real Estate Attorney It is very common that individuals must obtain variances when construction is involved on …
You’re Dead but the Lack of a Will May Subject you to an Unwanted Burial
When many people think of a will, they think of a document that indicates who shall receive their property when they die. However, did …
Owners and Employees of NJ Corporations Can Be Held Personally Liable For Business’s Fraud
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Consumer Fraud Attorney The “corporate veil” has traditionally been a highly controversial concept among corporations and consumers. The …
The Different Types of Estate Taxes Associated With Your Estate in New Jersey
Did you know that there are three different types of taxes associated with death and the passing on of an estate in New Jersey? …
A Properly Drafted Buy-Sell Agreements is Extremely Valuable for Corporate Planning in New Jersey
By Fredrick P.Niemann, a NJ Corporate Lawyer A buy-sell agreement is one between shareholders of a corporation that states terms and conditions of the …
Who is Entitled to Receive a Copy of Your Will Upon Death?
The question of who receives a copy of the will after a death is a common one. Despite what most people think, there is …
The New Jersey Probate Process and How You Can Avoid It by Use of a Living Trust
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Trust Attorney The death of a family member can be one of the most stressful times of anyone’s …
Both Owners and Employees, as Well as the NJ Corporation Itself Can Be Held Liable For Fraud
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Consumer Fraud Attorney The New Jersey Supreme Court recently held that when a company commits fraud against a …
Both Owners and Employees, as Well as the New Jersey Corporation Itself Can Be Held Liable For Fraud
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Consumer Fraud Attorney The New Jersey Supreme Court recently held that when a company commits fraud against a …
Estate Planning for Parents of Disabled Children Involves Unique Considerations
Any parent of a disabled child is well aware of the daily challenges they are presented with. Caring for a child with special needs …
Did You Know? Piercing the Corporate Veil Applies to Limited Partnerships
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Parnership Law Attorney When people create a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership as their business, they …
Protecting Customer Lists and Client Relationships
Often I am questioned by employers and employees about to leave their employers, whether their customer’s lists and customers relationships are protected. The answer …
Fraudulent Transfers May Involve Sales That You Would Not Normally Think
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Fraud Attorney The NJ Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act governs all transactions in the state of New Jersey. …
Good Faith Purchasers in Fraudulent Transfers Are Entitled to Protection
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Fraud Attorney As an innocent party who simply purchased property from someone who has made a fraudulent transfer, …
Palimony Promises in New Jersey must be in writing: Are there any exceptions?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a New Jersey Probate Lawyer Palimony is financial support provided from one unmarried person to another in exchange for the …
Revocable Trusts vs. Irrevocable Trusts
Knowing the basic difference between trusts can make all the difference in paying for your long-term healthcare. In New Jersey, only irrevocable trusts can …
Discretionary Support Trusts: Saving Your Assets from the Cost of Long-Term Healthcare
by Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Medicaid Attorney When Medicaid determines whether or not you will qualify for assistance with your long-term …
Converting your IRA to a Roth IRA by Fredrick P. Niemann, a New Jersey IRA Estate Planning Lawyer
We all must pay taxes. But when we pay certain taxes is a choice we can each make, especially when the rules change. Making …