CEPA is a complex statute and a detailed series of court decisions that interpret it. This blog will discuss whether CEPA covers reported violations …
This case originated as a dispute between brothers over the managerial rights of a family owned LLC. Each member owned a 48% interest in …
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 …
Do you have enough insurance? Does your insurance agent ever discuss your coverage? Without enough insurance you risk loss of your savings and property. …
If you have Medicare and want to change your plan and secondary coverage you have the opportunity now to do it. If you miss …
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 …
New Jersey like New York is sports crazy especially when it comes to the Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Rangers, Devils, Phillies and Eagles. (I …
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 …
NJ has gotten really tough on approving transfers of a parent’s home to a child who provided care to their parent to avoid nursing …
I notice that many employees (actually they are now former employees when they bring their lawsuit) allege a violation of the New Jersey Law …
One of the nation’s largest home building companies applied to court for injunctive relief to prevent one of his former employees from misappropriating alleged …
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 …
Here’s an interesting case I recently read about. The case involved an executor who did a lousy job being the executor of an estate. …
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 …
Getting into a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. With the median cost of a nursing home room being more …
In approximately 180 days, New Jersey will adopt the Medical Debt Act. Medical debt includes expenses charged for the provision of numerous medically related …
This blog discusses whether a trust can be a member of a NJ LLC and addresses a few interesting questions about how a trust …
Kids run away from home all the time. As a parent, guardian or custodial agent, what can be done to bring them home? This …
The frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, authorize sanctions including reasonable attorney fees, and costs, against any party to a probate lawsuit. A case is …
In the case of the death of a parent having custody of a minor child(ren), the care and custody of minor children does not …
Every year NJ announces changes to its regulations which govern the amount of money a community spouse (a community spouse is the spouse who …
I see it every day at the office. A diagnosis of a degenerative condition is received by a family member. Panic sets in. How …
In this State, in order to qualify for Medicaid benefits, an applicant’s resources cannot exceed $2000. N.J.A.C. 10:71-4.5(c). Resources are defined as: any real …
Understanding What Spousal Refusal Means Under Medicaid Law Spousal refusal is recognized under federal law. See 42 S.C. § 1396r-5(c)(3). It applies specifically in …
Under the federal regulations for Social Security Income (SSI) eligibility, the 401k’s of a spouse living with the applicant are specifically excluded resources. See …
• A contract signed by an incapacitated person is generally voidable by the incapacitated party, meaning they can terminate it at any reasonable time …
We enjoyed our meetings with Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. He made us feel completely at ease as he patiently explained and answered our questions …
The Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) provides protection for many NJ consumers when dealing with the sales of real estate and merchandise. The Act provides …
Here’s a recent client case I addressed involving a supplemental needs trust. A disabled daughter had been receiving SSI and Medicaid for about 10 …
• As a beneficiary of a nonqualified annuity, you have options to choose from when an annuity is passed on to you. Clients who …
