VETERANS’ COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2011
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Accredited Veteran’s Benefit Lawyer The first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 has recently been made, bringing a …
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Accredited Veteran’s Benefit Lawyer The first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 has recently been made, bringing a …
Punitive Damages Okayed in Probate Dispute Case: By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Probate Dispute Attorney Our New Jersey Supreme Court has …
Although the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 tightens Medicaid eligibility in New Jersey, Medicaid continues to be the primary program to avoid impoverishment due …
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Accredited Veterans Benefits Attorney It’s important to learn what the VA considers “Unreimbursed Medical Expenses” – that is, …
Your revocable living trust is much more than just a document that says who gets what percentage of your estate or which specific items …
When creating your last will and testament as part of estate planning, an important decision you will have to make is who to name …
Personal injury attorneys and their clients should avoid receiving payment from a defendant or the defendant’s insurer into the attorney’s trust account for any …
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Estate Planning Attorney An individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a well-known and utilized investment for retirement …
Often I have listened to a client’s moving story about his or her service as primary caregiver to their sick spouse. Each speaks with …
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Estate Planning Attorney This is the 3rd part of a three part series on credit shelter …
Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Wills Attorney Several years past, a husband died leaving a last will and testament with assets, one of …
Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., NJ Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Lawyer As the New Jersey economy worsens, examples of elder financial abuse are on …
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Estate Planning Attorney This is the 2nd part of a three part series on credit shelter …
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Estate Planning Attorney This is the first part of a three part series on credit shelter …
If you are thinking about a trust, you may think of a document that provides who receives your property upon death. However, did you …
It’s easy for trustees to make mistakes. Use this simple guide to avoid the common pitfalls. Trust administration often comes down to a few …
When many people think of a will, they think of a document that indicates who shall receive their property when they die. However, did …
Did you know that there are three different types of taxes associated with death and the passing on of an estate in New Jersey? …
The question of who receives a copy of the will after a death is a common one. Despite what most people think, there is …
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Trust Attorney The death of a family member can be one of the most stressful times of anyone’s …
Any parent of a disabled child is well aware of the daily challenges they are presented with. Caring for a child with special needs …
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a New Jersey Probate Lawyer Palimony is financial support provided from one unmarried person to another in exchange for the …
Knowing the basic difference between trusts can make all the difference in paying for your long-term healthcare. In New Jersey, only irrevocable trusts can …
We all must pay taxes. But when we pay certain taxes is a choice we can each make, especially when the rules change. Making …
Identity thieves can do a lot more damage than simply committing financial fraud. Identity thieves scour obituary listings and gather personal information from genealogy …
The death of an aged family member is often an unfortunate, emotional time for all family members. Unfortunately, when the will is produced, sometimes …
Passing assets to family members is something elders often do in order to access public benefits and keep their assets away from creditors. Sometimes, …
By Fredrick P. Niemann, an Estate Administration Attorney Did you know that a creditor may be able to come after you for some …
By: Fredrick P. Niemann a NJ Estate Planning Attorney Should you exploit the new $5 million lifetime gift exemption? In 2010, Congress voted to …
In general, a charitable remainder trust is a trust in which the creator of the trust reserves the cash flow from the property contributed …