Understanding the Basics of a Guardianship Proceeding in New Jersey
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a Freehold Township, Monmouth County, NJ Guardianship Attorney The best way to avoid a guardianship is for an older person …
What is the Difference Between a Conservatorship and Adult Guardianship in New Jersey?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann a Monmouth County, NJ Guardianship Attorney A conservator in a NJ conservatorship has the court-ordered authority …
New Jersey Introduces the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (the“UAGPPJA”)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Lawyer The UAGPPJA Act has been introduced in New Jersey among other states. It’s about …
Gifts, Wills, and Guardians: A Case Study (Part 3 of a 3-Part Post)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Attorney So far, in my last two blog entries, I have discussed the fight over …
Gifts, Wills, and Guardians: A Case Study (Part 2 of a 3-Part Post)
In my last blog, I started talking about the case of In re Cohen, which focused on the issue of a guardian making gifts …
What Is a Representative Payee – Under Social Security Regulations
By Frederick P. Niemann of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a NJ Elder Law Attorney More than eight Million People, who get monthly Social Security …
Guardianship & Conservatorship for Incapacitated Adults (Part II)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Attorney Only a judge can decide if a person is incapacitated and then he or …
Gifts, Wills, and Guardians: A Case Study (Part 1 of a 3-Part Post)
A judgment of incapacity has legal significance in our judicial system. The appointment of a guardian confers such power and responsibility onto this person …
Guardianship and Conservatorship for Incapacitated Adults -Part 1
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Guardianship Attorney There are two primary types of guardianships in New Jersey – guardianships for children …
Guardianship Commissions in New Jersey
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a Freehold, NJ Guardianship Attorney Questions often come up concerning compensation available to a Guardian if …
A Guardian or Power of Attorney Who Assumes a Duty to Care for a Person Over Age 60 Can Be Charged With Elder Abuse in New Jersey
By Fredrick P. Niemann of Hanlon Niemann, a Freehold New Jersey Elder Abuse Attorney Crimes against those who cannot realistically defend themselves are considered …
Who Guards the Guardians?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a Freehold, NJ Guardianship Law Firm New Jersey Guardianships ask everyday people to step up to …
The Bank Says I Need Guardianship for Mom
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a Freehold, NJ Guardianship Attorney I hate the arrogance of many banks and brokerage firms. They …
Learning the Difference Between a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship, Part II
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a NJ Guardianship Attorney For individuals who lack mental capacity, a guardianship is the only solution …
Can a Person With Alzheimer’s or Advanced Dementia Legally Sign a Last Will Before Death?
If an adult in NJ is legally incompetent and does not have an existing Last Will, is there a process for having a Will …
Learning the Differences Between a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship, Part I
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a NJ Guardianship Attorney What is the difference between a power of attorney and a guardianship? …
NEW JERSEY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION GOVERNING INTERSTATE CONFLICTS IN ADULT GUARDIANSHIP CASES
Legislation has been introduced and sponsored in New Jersey to establish uniform laws and procedures to address conflicts regarding adult guardianship cases involving multiple …
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