New Jersey is allowed to file a lien against the assets of a deceased Medicaid beneficiary. Generally, the only available asset is the person’s …
New Jersey’s Medicaid guidebook requires that an agency representative must provide an applicant or his/her representative with a “checklist” highlighting the verification(s) and supporting …
Personal guarantees of debts are often demanded in business agreements, commercial and residential real estate deals and bank loans. If the debtor defaults, the …
When the State considers an applicant’s eligibility for Medicaid, it meticulously examines the applicant’s finances to ensure that all resources are valued below the …
Often applicants are denied NJ Medicaid or if approved, assessed with a significant penalty period because there is not a clear paper trail of …
This is an interesting case. Plaintiff sued defendants, alleging they wrongfully deprived him of his ownership interest in the LLC, without compensation. The trial …
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When I talk to some people about long-term care and Medicaid, I sometimes hear strong opinions that “it is wrong to transfer assets in …
Warning: Your Selection Does Matter When creating an estate plan, especially in your will and/or trust, an important decision you must make is the …
If a spouse dies and he or she does not leave their estate to a surviving spouse, the surviving spouse may, under NJ law, …
It Really Does Matter! A number of years ago, a woman’s husband died leaving a will, some assets, and a 401k. The marriage was …
How Long Can You Wait in a Lawsuit Before Demanding Arbitration Video The parties to a recent case were siblings who purchased a …
Many employees do not realize that employers in New Jersey have the right to regulate and prohibit personal lifestyle choices after work and during …
Very often, when I prepare wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives (living wills) for clients, some react with surprise when they see …
When I meet with new clients, the first appointment is often with the children of aging parents. Commonly, they come to us just before …
Your living trust is much more than just a document that says which heirs get what percentage of your estate or what items of …
We all know we are supposed to do estate planning, but not all of us get around to it. So what happens if you …
A large number of employers and employees throughout New Jersey sign employment contracts. Unfortunately, many employees often do not read the contracts before they …
New Jersey is home to one of the largest populations of elderly residents in the entire country. Many do not have a trust or …
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension plans, health …
There are numerous federal and NJ state laws that protect “whistleblowers” who report the unfair or illegal practices of their employers. The CEDA law …
The Federal FMLA provides that employees may take 12 weeks of unpaid leave from their jobs when they have a serious medical condition or …
If you are sued by your business partner because of alleged improper action on your part, what remedy will he or she seek? Many …
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Shareholder Lawsuit Attorney As a shareholder of a New Jersey corporation, it is important to understand your …
A trust for the sole benefit of a disabled adult child who lacked capacity was created by a NJ Superior Court order. The trust …
Recently, an out of state client wanted to transfer two NJ properties into a revocable living trust. Both properties were subject to mortgages. The …
In a recent New Jersey case, a plaintiff filed a complaint alleging violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, the New Jersey Commercial …
Under N.J.S.A. 3B:3-33, “the meaning and legal effect of language used in a Last Will, trust or other legal document is determined by the …
Background to a Recent Sign Case A property owner appealed to the Jersey City Zoning Board for variance relief to install a digital sign …
A right to use and occupy gives the owner of real estate (generally a primary residence) the right to use and occupy the property, …
