Detailed Discussion and Update on NJ Spousal Refusal
The concept of a community spouse being able to refuse to support their institutionalized counterpart comes from 42 U.S.C.A. § 1396r-5(c)(3). The law gives …
A Message from Founding Attorney, Frederick P. Niemann, Esq.
I’ve written extensively on legal topics and case law, including changes to New Jersey statutes and regulations that have a significant impact on both our clients and the broader public. While these blogs are legal in nature, they’re written with you in mind — to be clear, understandable, and insightful, offering a practical view of the legal landscape that affects all of us as New Jersey residents.
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The concept of a community spouse being able to refuse to support their institutionalized counterpart comes from 42 U.S.C.A. § 1396r-5(c)(3). The law gives …
The New Jersey Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act (“Right to Die”) (NJ ST 26:16) allows a terminally ill patient to …
I was recently asked by a client residing in Africa to prepare a will for his US estate. Married with a young son, his …
Dual U.S. citizenship creates unique estate planning challenges, especially if a non-U.S. spouse and children are involved. This blog briefly addresses dual citizenship and …
Sometimes international legal issues are complicated. Today’s blog topic has a relatively simple answer, though the actual process of registering a foreign trademark is …
New Jersey law mandates that a zoning board must make specific findings of fact and conclusions of law in each decision on an application …
Work with an experienced Attorney This introduction may read as self-serving since Hanlon, Niemann & Wright is a law firm, but I am very …
A disabled child’s support payment can and often should be paid into a Special Needs Trust to preserve their eligibility for public benefit programs. …
We had a wonderful experience working with Hanlon, Niemann & Wright on our will. From start to finish, the team was warm, patient, and …
I recently visited Fred Niemann at Hanlon Niemann & Wright to create my will, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From …
What Qualifies as Mental Illness? Mental illness refers to conditions that affect a person’s thinking, emotions, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily life. The …
This blog provides a summary of New Jersey law addressing when an irrevocable trust can be revoked. This blog discusses whether the use of …
A business can be sued for defamation in New Jersey. A defamatory statement is one that is false and “injurious to the reputation of …
If you’re facing discharge without proper documentation, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself and ensure a safe transition: First, request …
In New Jersey, If the State Fails to Obtain a Screening Document to Support Temporary Commitment, What Are the Remedies Available to the Individual …
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 …
Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries Yes, New Jersey Medicaid can pay for Medicare premiums for individuals with very low income, such as less than $1,215 per …
Hitting the jackpot in Atlantic City while gambling makes you feel great (I don’t know that feeling, since I don’t gamble… except in the …
Four dentists formed a partnership to acquire and maintain a dental office building. The then-partners amended their agreement to allow one of the partners …
Estate plans may soon need to address digital assets. The reason is the innovation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Understanding digital assets and your estate …
Non-disclosure/Confidentiality Agreements Non-disclosure agreements are also known as confidentiality agreements, confidentiality disclosure agreements, and non-disclosure contracts. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legal agreement …
I cannot recommend and thank Hanlon Niemann & Wright enough! Mr Niemann was outstanding in explaining the entire process and the steps that needed …
In a recent case an application was filed before the Municipal Land Use Board for approval to build a commercial enterprise. The Board was …
A qualified income trust (QIT) established in New Jersey for the benefit of an individual applying for Medicaid is valid if: the trust is …
You sign a contract with a builder to add an addition to your home, or a plumber to fix your leaking pipes. Maybe you …
Recently our office successfully appealed to the Monmouth County Superior Court to allow the creation of a supplemental special needs trust (SNT) for an …
This blog discusses N.J.’s statutory lien laws to recover medical and other expenses paid to accident and other victims by N.J. Medicaid N.J. pays …
In a recent published case a N.J. appeals court considered and rejected the State’s argument that defendant’s alleged assault of her elderly mother qualified …
42 F.R. 441.301(c)(iv)(A). 42 C.F.R. 441.330(c)(iv)(A) is a federal regulation enacted in 2022. It requires all continuing care retirement communities (and all skilled nursing …
It is important to understand that to be actionable a breach of contract must be a material breach. N.J. case law sets forth the …