The Importance of an Emergency Room Classification in Order to be Medicare Covered
Emergency room doctors are agents of Medicare Medicare regulations require you to be admitted to the hospital for expanded benefits This article discusses and …
Working with Mr. Niemann was a good experience
Working with Mr. Niemann was a good experience. All our questions and concerns were answered concerning our will, power of attorney, living will and …
This firm, and it’s staff, is second to none
I have now dealt with Hanlon Niemann & Wright on several different levels in less than 4 years. I originally retained them for Estate …
Thankfully, I chose Hanlon Niemann & Wright
I am a NJ attorney with 40+ years of experience in the practice of law. Medicaid applications are not my area of expertise. I …
I can’t thank you enough
Just wanted to take a minute to personally thank you for everything. It’s been a long road but, you and your staff were a …
A Florida Resident’s Friend Who Lives in New Jersey May Not Serve as Personal Representative
With so many individuals moving to Florida, they often ask me about Florida’s elder law issues and questions. One thing unique in Florida is …
Mere words cannot express my gratitude
Mere words cannot express my gratitude that I have for Fred, Bonnie, Diane, and Michele for their caring, understanding and professionalism in the worst …
Thank you all for your time, knowledge and expertise!
I truly appreciated all the quick effort and handling of our Wills. I feel that our estate will be protected now with the help …
Family Members Fight for Right to Visit Ailing Parents and Relatives
Many states are passing laws to allow visitation by close family members regardless of whether a Power of Attorney or Guardian approves of the …
The results were unprecedented
Paralegal Lorraine was great to work with as the results were unprecedented. Great job. Thanks. Dorothy Rice, Millstone, NJ
Hanlon Niemann & Wright is a very professional firm
Hanlon Niemann & Wright is a very professional firm. Mr. Niemann is very knowledgeable about elder law and asked all the questions necessary to …
Can a Trustee of a Trust Created Under a Last Will Distribute the Trust Assets Outright to Named Beneficiaries and Then Terminate the Trust
Many people create trusts for beneficiaries in their last will(s) There are circumstances when a trustee needs or wants to terminate the trust This …
Personal handling of any questions asked
The patience provided to me and my family was unique, especially in this day and age. There were many questions asked on difficult topics …
Is This a Season of Joy and Gratitude, or a Season of Sadness/Despair?
Message from Fredrick (Fred) Niemann To Our Clients, Friends and Associates, I hope everyone enjoys a very Merry Christmas and/or Happy Chanukah. To all …
Very pleased
Words cannot describe how good the service at Hanlon Niemann & Wright was. Lorraine Banach, paralegal to Mr. Niemann, is a real gem. She …
The Case of a Handwritten Note Being Admitted to Probate as a Holographic Will
A Recent NJ Case Discusses When a Handwritten Note Can Be Probated as a Last Will Sometimes a handwritten letter or document can be …
Can Construction Permit Fees Relating to Handicapped Improvements Be Waived by a Municipality?
Handicapped persons have certain protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws unavailable to the non-disabled One protection is an exemption from …
Is Suicide Ever Okay?
This blog was written by an elder law colleague of mine, Victoria Collier, Esq., who lives in Georgia. I met Victoria years ago but …
Can a Shareholder With a Minority Ownership Interest in a New Jersey Company Be Fired?
• Shareholders are often employees of the company they own • Majority Shareholder will sometimes “fire” and dismiss a minority shareholder as an employee …
Trade Secret and Confidential Information Litigation: It’s All About the Facts
Most companies require employment agreements for important executives, high-level management and key personnel to protect trade secrets and confidential information. Employment Agreements which prohibit …
Leaving an IRA to a Loved One? How to Avoid a Tax Bomb
An IRA trust is a terrific way to protect your IRA from wasteful spending by beneficiaries if you die Federal IRA tax laws require …
Selecting The Right Person(s) to Be the Guardian of Your Child(ren)
Deciding who should be the guardian of your kids is a tough decision Close family members are not always the best choice This article …
Hanlon Niemann & Wright Attorney Named to 2020 NJ Super Lawyers List
On October 18, 2019, Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright was once again selected for the New Jersey Super Lawyers List. …
Can I Give My Dead Father’s Long Time Girlfriend a Gift if She is Not Mentioned in His Will?
NJ imposes an inheritance tax to non-exempt beneficiaries. A girlfriend of a deceased NJ resident is not an exempt beneficiary. How can the estate …
The firm was very professional
The firm was very professional in everything they handled. The staff was very knowledgeable and prompt with their responses/information. I will recommend them to …
If You Live Together with Your Spouse While Filing For Divorce, Medicaid Counts Both of Your Income
Income of both spouses is counted for Medicaid health coverage and medical payments I recently had a client who filed a fair hearing appeal …
How is a Self-Cancelling Promissory Note Treated in Estate Death Tax Administration?
Understanding What a Self-Cancelling Note Means Under federal law “[t]he value of a gross estate shall include the value of all property to the …
Can the Legal Guardian or Parent of a Minor Child Set Up a Protective Trust?
This article discusses support trusts for minor children when a parent dies. New Jersey has a statute(s) that specifies the provisions that must be …
Understanding the Law of Tenancy by the Entirety When a Marital Home is Owned by a Husband and Wife
Recently, our associate prepared a memo about executing a creditor’s judgment upon a tenancy by the entirety. As a result, I read a few …
We were put at ease and everything was explained to us step-by-step
Lorraine handled our case in a very professional manner. All calls and questions got the utmost care. We heard about the horrors of preparing …