What Exactly Is Alzheimer’s Planning? Why Is It Important for Elder Care Planning?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Alzheimer’s and Dementia Attorney Alzheimer’s planning sounds like a difficult and obtuse concept, and many persons are …
Identifying Signs of Elder Abuse in Many of Its Sinister Ways
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Elder Abuse Lawyer Some of the most pervasive signs of elderly abuse, in general, include arguments …
What is the Difference Between a Conservatorship and Adult Guardianship in New Jersey?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann a Monmouth County, NJ Guardianship Attorney A conservator in a NJ conservatorship has the court-ordered authority …
New Jersey Introduces the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (the“UAGPPJA”)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Lawyer The UAGPPJA Act has been introduced in New Jersey among other states. It’s about …
Legal Claims of Fraud Used to Sue for Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Elder Abuse and Fraud Exploitation Law Firm New Jersey law recognizes a number of legal claims of fraud against …
Alzheimer’s – Settling the Affairs of Someone With Alzheimer’s or Dementia
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Power of Attorney Lawyer When addressing the affairs of a person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia disease, it …
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My husband was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in August. I was scared to death, however I knew I needed to seek legal …
Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents Under Federal Law
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Discharge from a Nursing Home Lawyer The rights of nursing home residents are protected under a federal …
When Can a Nursing Home Involuntary Discharge a Resident Under NJ Law?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Discharge from a Nursing Home Lawyer Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10:63-1.10(e), only four reasons can be relied upon …
Gifts, Wills, and Guardians: A Case Study (Part 3 of a 3-Part Post)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Attorney So far, in my last two blog entries, I have discussed the fight over …
Nursing Home or Hospital Dumping Can Be Elder Abuse in New Jersey
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Discharge from a Nursing Home Lawyer In many cases, an aging person who is discharged from …
Recognizing Elder Financial Abuse and Exploitation
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. an Elder Abuse Attorney Elder financial abuse can be simple as a family member taking money from grandma’s purse …
In a Will Contest Do the Witnesses to the Maker’s Signature Have to Read the Document First? (Part 3 of a 3 Part Series)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Probate & Estate Administration Attorney The court acknowledged the possibility that …
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I am writing this email to express my gratitude for the moral support you have given me at the time I needed the most. …
The Nursing Home Discharge Process in New Jersey
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Nursing Home Discharge Attorney Under state law, a nursing home must give a patient at least …
The New Jersey Medicaid Application Process: It’s Tough!
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Medicaid Application Attorney The Medicaid application process differs state to state. In New Jersey, the county …
If You Die Without a Will, Who Gets Your Estate Under New Jersey Law?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a Probate and Estate Administration Law Firm of Freehold Monmouth County New Jersey When no will …
Gifts, Wills, and Guardians: A Case Study (Part 2 of a 3-Part Post)
In my last blog, I started talking about the case of In re Cohen, which focused on the issue of a guardian making gifts …
Can a Nursing Home Unilaterally Transfer My Parent to a Different Room Without Her Consent?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Discharge from a Nursing Home Lawyer The involuntary transfer of a Medicaid recipient, including “an individual who …
In a Will Contest Do the Witnesses to the Maker’s Signature Have to Initially Read the Document? (Part 2 of a 3 Part Series)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Probate & Estate Administration Attorney The Will was deemed properly authenticated …
Funding a Special Needs Trust in New Jersey
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Special Needs Trust Attorney If you are contemplating the creation of a Special Needs Trust, it …
Can You Exclude Your Ex-Spouse as the Guardian for Your Children After Separation/Divorce in Your Will/Trust?
A client was referred to me by another attorney. She was the victim of domestic abuse and is currently in the process of getting …
What Is a Representative Payee – Under Social Security Regulations
By Frederick P. Niemann of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a NJ Elder Law Attorney More than eight Million People, who get monthly Social Security …
Guardianship & Conservatorship for Incapacitated Adults (Part II)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Attorney Only a judge can decide if a person is incapacitated and then he or …
Who Has Legal Priority to Be Appointed as Administrator of an Estate in New Jersey, a Same Sex Partner or a Biological Parent?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Estate Probate Administration Attorney Our office received an interesting new case …
Stealing From Elderly Parents is Elder Financial Exploitation
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann a Freehold, New Jersey Elder Abuse and/or Financial Exploitation Attorney A common legal theory that we …
A Remarried Widow of a Veteran is Not Eligible for Military Aid and Attendance Benefits from the U.S. Government
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Veteran’s Benefits Attorney Here’s a question that came up during a …
Your Medical Condition Does Not Always Have to Improve to Qualify for Medicare Coverage
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold Township, Monmouth County Elder Care and Medicare Attorney Medicare Beneficiaries who are …
Demanding That A Person with Possession Produce A Will For Probate
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Estate Probate Attorney and Estate Probate Litigation Attorney A Court Has …
Gifts, Wills, and Guardians: A Case Study (Part 1 of a 3-Part Post)
A judgment of incapacity has legal significance in our judicial system. The appointment of a guardian confers such power and responsibility onto this person …