Who Has Legal Authority to be Appointed Administrator of a Decedent Without a Last Will/Trust in NJ?
In this general introduction to the subject of appointment as Administrator to an Estate of a person who dies without a Will, Fredrick P. …
If You Are a U.S. Citizen Domiciled In a Foreign Country Should You Probate Your Estate In the U.S?
In this interesting and informative video, Fredrick P Niemann, Esq. discusses the Estate Tax consequences of a U.S. Citizen living abroad and leaving their …
Can a Divorced Spouse or Legal Guardian of Deceased Parents Set Up a Protective Trust
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Estate Administration Attorney
Beware Of The Gift Of Debt
In this interesting and informative video, Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Estate Planning Attorney, discusses the legal status of mortgage debt on …
What to Do if You Inherit a Weapon as Part of an Estate Administration
Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright speaks to executors, administrators, and beneficiaries about guns (weapons) that have been gifted as part …
NJ Estate Administration Ancillary Probate
Estate Administration and Probate Attorney, Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright addresses the subject of NJ probate when a non-resident passes …
Is a Spouse Responsible for the Debts of Their Deceased Spouse?
Are you a surviving spouse receiving bills from creditors on behalf of your deceased spouse? Can you be held financially responsible for these debts? …
What Happens If I Can’t Find the Original Will?
It is often the case that when somebody passes away, they misplace their Will, or don’t tell their family where they put the original …
Can a Surviving Spouse Avoid Probate in NJ When the Estate Value is Small?
The short answer is yes. In the absence of a will, if a deceased spouse owned less than $50,000 of assets to his or …
Is My Primary Residence Exempt Under NJ Medicaid if it Also Includes Two Rental Units?
The short answer is yes, I believe. New Jersey’s regulation N.J.A.C. 10:71-4.4 states that “[a] house occupied by the individual as his or her …
Pay All Bills Before the Death of a Special Needs Trust Beneficiary
Sadly, the beneficiary of a Special Needs Trust will be dying soon will necessitate winding up the trust. Payments will be owed to creditors …
How to Gain Access to a Safe Deposit Box Upon the Death of a Person
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq.
Should You Apply to be the Administrator of a Deceased Person’s Estate Who Died Without Having a Will?
Before You Apply to Be an Administrator of an Estate, Make Sure You Are Financially Qualified to Be Bonded and Will Be Approved by …
An Executor or Administrator is Allowed to Make Partial Distributions of Estate Property During Probate
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq.
Learn About the Inheritance Rights of a Surviving Spouse and Children of a Deceased Parent
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq.