New Jersey courts have long held that prenuptial agreements are enforceable, provided that both spouses make full financial disclosure, consent to the terms and …
Many people decide during their lifetime that they want to help others after their death by donating their organs, tissues, or even their entire …
We came to Hanlon Niemann & Wright to get our estate in order now that our children are older. The firm was highly recommended …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Estate plans may soon need to address digital assets. The reason is the innovation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Understanding digital assets and your estate …
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 …
In 2025, only estates over $13,900,000 will have federal death tax exposure. Married couples will escape federal estate tax if their combined value is …
Do you have to pay taxes on money received as a beneficiary? The general answer to my blog title is no; not usually. Most …
New Jersey like New York is sports crazy especially when it comes to the Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Rangers, Devils, Phillies and Eagles. (I …
We enjoyed our meetings with Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. He made us feel completely at ease as he patiently explained and answered our questions …
• As a beneficiary of a nonqualified annuity, you have options to choose from when an annuity is passed on to you. Clients who …
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 …
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 …
Federal tax laws which allowed retirement accounts to remain tax deferred by allowing certain beneficiaries to delay the withdrawal of account funds over their …
A court in NJ is allowed in an action for the partition of real estate to “direct the sale of the real estate if …
We have clients who want to gift to their ownership in New Jersey Real Estate. These clients want to complete their gift in 2022. …
Just divorced? Getting divorced? Been divorced and haven’t done anything about changing key documents? Obviously, I think it is important that you review your …
In love with someone but don’t want to get married? There is an alternative to marriage in New Jersey. It’s called a Domestic Partnership. …
Are you or have you already bought into the crypto craze? If you don’t own cryptocurrency yourself, odds are you’re related to someone who …
This is the fourth and final article about beneficiary designation and NJ probate and estate planning. For non-retirement assets with beneficiaries correctly titled, your …
No one wants their life savings seized by creditors, but can you leave an inheritance to a child or loved one who has spending …
This is the third post of a four part series on estate planning and beneficiary designations. I continue with my discussion of a beneficiary …
This is the second post on the subject of beneficiary designations and their importance in New Jersey probate and estate planning. Who Can Be …
The federal estate tax marital deduction is one of the most important estate planning tools available to a married couple. The basic marital deduction …
As you may be aware, the IRS allows tax deductions for qualifying charitable contributions. But the government has made charitable gifting a complicated area …
