Can Creditors Make a Claim against Joint Account Assets in New Jersey after Death?
The decedent owned several joint bank accounts with his wife. He died intestate, meaning he died without a will or trust in place. Under New …
The decedent owned several joint bank accounts with his wife. He died intestate, meaning he died without a will or trust in place. Under New …
A long-standing rule about how many IRA-to-IRA “rollovers” a taxpayer can make in a single year has dramatically changed. Read this post to avoid …
What You Should Know New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) has been expanded to address age discrimination against employees Government and state employers no …
An investment advisor (i.e., financial planner, stock broker, banker with a securities license) in NJ is governed by New Jersey’s Uniform Securities Law of …
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I’ve commented about the case of a resident denied Medicaid because in her Medicaid application she listed a Minor’s Account as a resource. In …
Understanding how to benefit from and establish a Special Needs Trust (SNT) can be complicated and confusing. The rules governing their creation and administration and …
NJ law does not allow an automatic award of counsel fees to an unsuccessful plaintiff in a will contest. NJ law does allow an …
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“A settlement between parties to a lawsuit is a contract.” The terms of the contract and the interpretation of a settlement agreement is a …
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Plaintiff and defendant formed a partnership to rent property to various tenants. When plaintiff asked defendant for his share of the rental profits and …
Recently, a client wanted to sign her Last Will but because of a stroke and inability to speak; she was unable to sign it. …
The process of properly completing a Medicaid application and providing all necessary information and documentation to your county Medicaid agency is extremely labor …
The Uniform Fiduciaries Law (UFL) is a statute adopted in NJ to protect banks and victims of fraud. When an action is brought against …
New Jersey is allowed to file a lien against the assets of a deceased Medicaid beneficiary. Generally, the only available asset is the person’s …
New Jersey’s Medicaid guidebook requires that an agency representative must provide an applicant or his/her representative with a “checklist” highlighting the verification(s) and supporting …
Personal guarantees of debts are often demanded in business agreements, commercial and residential real estate deals and bank loans. If the debtor defaults, the …
When the State considers an applicant’s eligibility for Medicaid, it meticulously examines the applicant’s finances to ensure that all resources are valued below the …
Often applicants are denied NJ Medicaid or if approved, assessed with a significant penalty period because there is not a clear paper trail of …
This is an interesting case. Plaintiff sued defendants, alleging they wrongfully deprived him of his ownership interest in the LLC, without compensation. The trial …
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When I talk to some people about long-term care and Medicaid, I sometimes hear strong opinions that “it is wrong to transfer assets in …
Warning: Your Selection Does Matter When creating an estate plan, especially in your will and/or trust, an important decision you must make is the …
If a spouse dies and he or she does not leave their estate to a surviving spouse, the surviving spouse may, under NJ law, …
It Really Does Matter! A number of years ago, a woman’s husband died leaving a will, some assets, and a 401k. The marriage was …
How Long Can You Wait in a Lawsuit Before Demanding Arbitration Video The parties to a recent case were siblings who purchased a …
Many employees do not realize that employers in New Jersey have the right to regulate and prohibit personal lifestyle choices after work and during …
Very often, when I prepare wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives (living wills) for clients, some react with surprise when they see …