Reporting Elder Abuse to the Adult Protective Service is Immune from Criminal or Civil Prosecution
In the absence of bad faith or a malicious purpose a person is entitled to immunity from civil liability under J.S.A. 52:27D-409(c). This statute …
Dirtbag Father Gets Disinherited From Son’s Will and the Court Approves
In this appeal, a father challenges the validity of his son’s last will and testament (the Will) contending that his son’s Will was the …
Understanding What an Interpleader Action Means Under New Jersey Business Law
Many times business partners as well as family members will agree to deposit funds, security, or other investments with a common financial institution like …
Get Help Paying For Your Medicare Health Insurance Premiums and Co-Pays
NJ makes available financial assistance for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP). Medicare Savings Programs are federally funded programs managed by each state, including NJ. These …
The Court Will Not Rewrite for You a Better Operating Agreement Than You Signed
If you sign a poorly written or unfair operating agreement you are still contractually obligated. This blog discusses how a Chancery Judge in NJ …
You Can Raise Your Annual ABLE Account Contribution to $19,000 Annually
Effective January 1, 2025, the Federal Government has increased the total limit on the annual contributions people with disabilities (or their families) can make …
Construction Lien Law and Where to File the Lien
If an owner of a one family house has a contractual dispute with a contractor and the contractor attempts to place a lien on …
Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. Presents Estate and Lifecare Planning Seminar
On Wednesday, June 11, 2024, Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon, Niemann & Wright, P.C. presented an Estate and Lifecare Planning Seminar to over …
Sometimes You Can Beat an Attempted Nursing Home Discharge
A nursing home resident facing discharge for cause still requires he or she be given a notice of discharge under both state and federal …
Do I Have a Duty of Loyalty to My Employer?
Employees must not act contrary to the employer’s interest, nor compete with his or her employer during their employment. Additionally, NJ courts have held …
Suzana Hot, Esq. joins Hanlon Niemann & Wright, P.C. as Partner
We’re thrilled to announce that Suzana Hot, Esq. has joined Hanlon Niemann & Wright, P.C. as a Partner. Ms. Hot joins us with over …
Can an Executor of an Estate Delegate His/Her Responsibilities as Executor to a Power of Attorney?
Here’s an interesting probate estate administration question that came to my attention. The question involves an executor, a Power of Attorney (POA) and a …
Employment at a Specific Salary
The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that an offer of employment at an annual salary does not automatically qualify as a guarantee of …
The Staff is so Wonderful, Caring and Easy to Talk To
Everything Is outstanding! The staff is so wonderful, caring and easy to talk to! Lucille, Michelle and Fred Niemann is excellent! Thank you again! …
Buy-Out of Business Partner With Life Insurance Results in Massive Income Tax Hit From IRS
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States disputes a common succession strategy for many closely owned businesses with more than …
Read About the Inflation Reduction Act Prescription Drug Provisions
Did you know about recent Medicare changes? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) under Medicare, makes a number of changes to the Part D prescription …
Some Calls Are More Important Than Others
Everyone is talking about the recent NFL football draft. As for me, I’m tired of the commentary about the draft. I want to hear …
What Is a Preliminary Injunction and How Is It Obtained in Court?
In litigation, unless a plaintiff meets its initial burden of proof a preliminary injunction must be denied. Let’s first discuss the legal definition …
Excellent Advice and Service
Fred, Thank you for your excellent advice and services over the past years helping with my Mom’s estate needs. Lucille has also been wonderful. …
Can an Employer Enforce a Non-Disclosure and Non-Disparagement Agreement Against a Former Employee?
You work for an employer. You’re fired, or let’s say you’re terminated, or you separate from your employer. You sue your former employer. You …
New Jersey is Filing Legal Action Against Worker Misclassification
New Jersey is cracking down on employers who wrongly label employees as independent contractors. In a recent case the commissioner of the State Department …
The Caregiver Child Exemption Allows the Transfer of Home Ownership to the Child Providing Substantial Care
In determining Medicaid eligibility for someone seeking institutionalized benefits, counties must review five years of financial history. Under the regulations, “[I]f an individual . …
NJ Medicaid Changes How it Calculates Penalty Periods
NJ Medicaid has a formula on how they calculate penalties for gifts made within 5 years below. Click here to see the State’s official …
A Women Owned Business in N.J. Means Women Owners, Not a Corporate Owner With Women Employees
This case challenged a final decision by New Jersey denying a company’s application for certification as a “women’s business” under N.J.S.A. 52:27H-21.17 and the …
Christopher Balioni, Esq., Named as Partner at Hanlon Niemann & Wright, PC
We are thrilled to announce that Christopher Balioni, Esq. has been promoted to Partner at Hanlon Niemann & Wright! Since joining our firm in …
Can I Control What Happens to my Corpse After my Passing?
While working on health care directives, I have had clients ask me about leaving special instructions for their loved ones on what they can …
Is There Such a Thing as a Lifetime Contract of Employment?
An employment contract may specify a fixed term of employment; but like any other contract, such a contract must be sufficiently definite in its …
Just Purchasing a Fraudulent Product is Not Enough to Win a Consumer Fraud Case
This blog discusses an interesting consumer fraud case that was discussed by a N.J. court because the plaintiff never actually used the purportedly fraudulently …
An Expert Medical Opinion is Required to Order an Involuntary Commitment
Recently, a NJ court entered a temporary order for the involuntary commitment of a young mother for inpatient treatment. A legal hearing to review …
Involuntary Civil Commitments Must Follow the Law
In a recent NJ Appellate Division case, the court found that a trial judge made a mistake by refusing to vacate a civil commitment …