If You Resign from Your LLC, Don’t Expect to Get Paid Fair Value for Your Share
This is an interesting case. Plaintiff sued defendants, alleging they wrongfully deprived him of his ownership interest in the LLC, without compensation. The trial …
This is an interesting case. Plaintiff sued defendants, alleging they wrongfully deprived him of his ownership interest in the LLC, without compensation. The trial …
Fred Niemann, Stephen Kornas, Chris Balioni & their support team are prescient, proactive and proficient with navigating ongoing Elder Care challenges. – OM
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 …
When I meet with new clients, the first appointment is often with the children of aging parents. Commonly, they come to us just before …
Your living trust is much more than just a document that says which heirs get what percentage of your estate or what items of …
We all know we are supposed to do estate planning, but not all of us get around to it. So what happens if you …
A large number of employers and employees throughout New Jersey sign employment contracts. Unfortunately, many employees often do not read the contracts before they …
New Jersey is home to one of the largest populations of elderly residents in the entire country. Many do not have a trust or …
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension plans, health …
There are numerous federal and NJ state laws that protect “whistleblowers” who report the unfair or illegal practices of their employers. The CEDA law …
The Federal FMLA provides that employees may take 12 weeks of unpaid leave from their jobs when they have a serious medical condition or …
If you are sued by your business partner because of alleged improper action on your part, what remedy will he or she seek? Many …
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a NJ Shareholder Lawsuit Attorney As a shareholder of a New Jersey corporation, it is important to understand your …
A trust for the sole benefit of a disabled adult child who lacked capacity was created by a NJ Superior Court order. The trust …
Recently, an out of state client wanted to transfer two NJ properties into a revocable living trust. Both properties were subject to mortgages. The …
In a recent New Jersey case, a plaintiff filed a complaint alleging violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, the New Jersey Commercial …
Under N.J.S.A. 3B:3-33, “the meaning and legal effect of language used in a Last Will, trust or other legal document is determined by the …
Background to a Recent Sign Case A property owner appealed to the Jersey City Zoning Board for variance relief to install a digital sign …
A right to use and occupy gives the owner of real estate (generally a primary residence) the right to use and occupy the property, …
The estate argued that the assets held in a trust created by a spouse are not subject to recovery by NJ because these assets …
Siblings can demand a financial account and visitation from another sibling(s) who is a fiduciary (trusted agent) for their parent(s) or a disabled person …
There is a Federal law called the Garn-St Germain Act. Federal Regulations exempt transfers to trusts in which the transferor or a member of …
Recently, we were advised that a client of ours was a lawful permanent resident, and had resided in the US continuously since 1985. The …
Occasionally, a client does not want a declaration of “incapacity” (as used in various planning documents and NJ case law) made by a physician. …