Restrictive agreements of physicians are still enforceable. The Supreme Court found nothing in the nature of the medical profession requiring exemption from the general …
I’ve written a lot about the elective share rights of a surviving spouse when he or she is omitted from the will of his/her …
I knew I picked the right firm when Mr. Niemann returned my call. He was helpful with any questions I had. It was a …
Consumer fraud prohibited under the NJ Consumer Fraud Act prohibits many acts of fraud. Luckily, there are attorneys at Hanlon, Niemann & Wright who …
Accounts titled in a trust may be insured by the FDIC for up to $1.25 million, rather than the current $250,000 limit on many …
The construction of a ramp to access a building is a modification under the Fair Housing Act and therefore will be paid for by …
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Consumer Fraud Act Attorney Unfortunately, consumer fraud is increasing throughout New Jersey. Fraudulent actions range from small purchases …
Medicare is a federal program of health insurance. Medicare pays for acute illness but it is not a program designed to provide benefits for …
Here’s an unlikely (and probably unbelievable) plaintiff seeking economic restitution after being released from jail and having purchased items at the Bergen County Jail’s …
Guardianship is an import tool for protecting incapacitated adults who are unable to care for themselves. One role of the guardian is to make …
Home inspectors have not historically been recognized as “learned professionals”, as that term is defined under N.J. case law. The Consumer Fraud Act as …
We recently received a call from a personal injury attorney in need of help. The attorney had pursued a wrongful death claim on behalf …
We called with a sense of urgency due to Grandma’s health. The firm explained the logic and rational behind a Special Needs Trust for …
A Premarital Agreement is a legal contract that outlines how a couple’s assets and debts will be divided in the event of divorce or …
Proving That the Destruction of a Will Was Not Done by the Deceased In Part 1 of this blog, I discussed how to prove …
In the case of a lost or destroyed will, “the burden of proof is upon the proponent” to show, with clear and convincing evidence,” …
The staff at Hanlon, Niemann & Wright are knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and had the ability to explain the process when I was preparing my …
Shout out to our friends at Affinity Hospice & Palliative Care for a very good post about being eligible for Medicare Hospice care in …
New Jersey’s Governor signed a new law on evictions during the COVID-19 emergency. For many of our clients whose family members live in long …
In New Jersey, it appears that there is a formal and an informal way to close out and finalize a trust. It is …
The NJ Court Rules control the procedural aspects of all litigation in the state. Rule 4:10-3 allows a court to prevent the disclosure of …
A line of credit is not income for the purpose of Medicaid eligibility. Borrowed funds are specifically excluded from income for the purpose of …
The Construction of Curb Cuts are an Accommodation Under the FHA and are Therefore the Landlord’s Expense A curb cut may be considered an …
In order to receive payment under a defective contract a legal claim called “quantum meruit” must be asserted to win; “a plaintiff must establish”: …
In a recent NJ case, a plaintiff claims the trial court erred by failing to find defendant violated The Prudent Investor Act (the Act) …
Here’s a recent case that seems unfair to a real estate broker who failed to get a signed commission agreement before introducing a buyer …
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Everyone answered our questions fully and we didn’t feel rushed through things. Everything was just right. The atmosphere …
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 …
We are very satisfied with the service with wills/directives and would recommend Hanlon, Niemann & Wright, PC to anyone. Phillip & Bernadette Dunphy, Fair …
Gifts made within 5 years of applying for Medicaid will result in a penalty to the applicant equal to the value of the gift(s) …
