By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann, a Freehold, NJ Guardianship Attorney Questions often come up concerning compensation available to a Guardian if appointed by the Superior Court of New Jersey. The following blog discusses the commission schedule which a Guardian is entitled to receive under New Jersey Law. It is as follows: (1) […]
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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 particularly offensive because of the one-sided nature of the relationship, especially in cases involving the aged and the disabled. One of the most common offenses involves endangering the welfare of the […]
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 plate for someone else. Guardians are crucial to the way we protect people. However, the job isn’t easy and people who enter these situations aren’t always prepared. After all, who […]
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 often times make my professional life and that of my clients difficult, especially when it comes to Powers of Attorney (POA’s). Here’s an example of what we typically go through. A […]
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 that will ‘permit another person, called the “guardian,” to make decisions for them. Unlike a power of attorney, a guardianship is an involuntary action. The potential guardian files an action in […]
Can a Person With Alzheimer’s or Advanced Dementia Legally Sign a Last Will Before Death?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., of Hanlon Niemann, a NJ Alzheimer’s and Dementia Attorney If an adult in NJ is legally incompetent and does not have an existing Last Will, is there a process for having a Will prepared or does the estate of the Alzheimer’s patient follow NJ’s Intestate laws? This question and the […]
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? In one form or another, I find myself answering this question several times a week. First of all, you have to start with the premise that all individuals over the age […]