Do Beneficiaries Pay Taxes on Life Insurance Policies?
Do you have to pay taxes on money received as a beneficiary? The general answer to my blog title is no; not usually. Most …
Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Applies to All NJ Contracts and the NJ Consumer Fraud Act
An important law governing New Jersey commercial transactions is known as the “implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing”. This law states that …
Just How Far Can You Go with Making a Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Claim Against Your Employer? (Part 2 of 2)
In my last blog I discussed a public employment case involving a corrections officer employed at Fort Dix. He claimed employment retaliation because of …
Just How Far Can You Go with Making a Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Claim Against Your Employer? (Part 1 of 2)
CEPA is a complex statute and a detailed series of court decisions that interpret it. This blog will discuss whether CEPA covers reported violations …
The NJ Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Limits Derivative Lawsuits by Family Members of a Small LLC
This case originated as a dispute between brothers over the managerial rights of a family owned LLC. Each member owned a 48% interest in …
In Probate Disputes and Will Contests Only Reasonable Counsel Fees and Costs can be Ordered Charged to the Estate
I recently received a contested probate case which appealed the trial judge’s award of attorney’s fees and costs to the parties following a lengthy …
Can You Sue Your Insurance Agent for Not Recommending Enough Coverage?
Do you have enough insurance? Does your insurance agent ever discuss your coverage? Without enough insurance you risk loss of your savings and property. …
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15th. Act Now!
If you have Medicare and want to change your plan and secondary coverage you have the opportunity now to do it. If you miss …
Sue Your Bogus Consumer Repair and Products Replacement Insurance Company
It bothers me when you buy insurance to protect against future repairs and replacement of defective parts and/or products and when a claim is …
Can My Family Inherit My Season Tickets Under a Parent’s Will or Trust?
New Jersey like New York is sports crazy especially when it comes to the Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Rangers, Devils, Phillies and Eagles. (I …
NJ Allows for the Filing of a Medical Guardianship
Individuals with cognitive disabilities are eligible to have a medical guardian appointed on their behalf. Individuals with unique medical needs such as uncontrolled schizo-affective …
Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. Appointed to Monmouth Bar Association’s Probate and Estate Administration Committee
Hanlon, Niemann and Wright, P.C. of Freehold, N.J. is pleased to announce that Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. has been appointed to a one-year term …
New Jersey Adopts Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights Effective July 1, 2024
The New Jersey Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights Act (S-723/A-822) establishes a broad range of rights and employment protections for domestic workers. The impact …
New Jersey Adopts Medical Debt Act Which Restricts Collection Efforts By Healthcare and Other Medical Providers
In approximately 180 days, New Jersey will adopt the Medical Debt Act. Medical debt includes expenses charged for the provision of numerous medically related …
NJ Announces 2024-2025 Increases in Allowances and Exemptions to Community Spouses, Dependents and Home Exemption Figures
Every year NJ announces changes to its regulations which govern the amount of money a community spouse (a community spouse is the spouse who …
You Really Really Need to Consider Long Term Care Insurance
I see it every day at the office. A diagnosis of a degenerative condition is received by a family member. Panic sets in. How …
Our experience at your firm was positive in all regards
We enjoyed our meetings with Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. He made us feel completely at ease as he patiently explained and answered our questions …
Installation of a Complex Computer System Ruled Not Subject to the NJ Consumer Fraud Act
The Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) provides protection for many NJ consumers when dealing with the sales of real estate and merchandise. The Act provides …
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and Does it Apply to NJ Hospitals?
Are New Jersey hospitals subject to the Consumer Fraud Act (CFA)? The answer is, no! Under the learned professional exception of New Jersey law, …
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and New Jersey Nursing Homes
The Admission Agreements for nursing homes under the NJ Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) has been analyzed by the courts. Ther New Jersey CFA prohibits: …
New Jersey Offers Veterans a Number of Valuable Services
I came across a website sponsored by the state of New Jersey which is a terrific guide for available resources to veterans in New …
Hanlon, Niemann & Wright was so patient and helpful when I needed advice on Medicaid approval
I knew I picked the right firm when Mr. Niemann returned my call. He was helpful with any questions I had. It was a …
FDIC Changes Insurance Coverage of Trust Bank Accounts
Accounts titled in a trust may be insured by the FDIC for up to $1.25 million, rather than the current $250,000 limit on many …
A Government Approved Vendor is Immune from the NJ Consumer Fraud Act…Sometimes
Here’s an unlikely (and probably unbelievable) plaintiff seeking economic restitution after being released from jail and having purchased items at the Bergen County Jail’s …
Home Inspection Companies Can Be Sued Under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act
Home inspectors have not historically been recognized as “learned professionals”, as that term is defined under N.J. case law. The Consumer Fraud Act as …
We will be glad to return to the firm if the need arises
We called with a sense of urgency due to Grandma’s health. The firm explained the logic and rational behind a Special Needs Trust for …
Responsible, Caring Staff
The staff at Hanlon, Niemann & Wright are knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and had the ability to explain the process when I was preparing my …
Everything was just right
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Everyone answered our questions fully and we didn’t feel rushed through things. Everything was just right. The atmosphere …
Understanding the Legal Rights of Same-Sex Spouses of Minor Children
Introduction What is the legal status of a non-birth spouse to a child(ren) born to their spouse during marriage? What happens if the birth …
We were very satisfied with the personalized attention and prompt work
We are very satisfied with the service with wills/directives and would recommend Hanlon, Niemann & Wright, PC to anyone. Phillip & Bernadette Dunphy, Fair …
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