In certain circumstances, a contested guardianship matter may arise. Often such matters occur, where a parent does not recognize their mental decline and refuses the assistance of a loved one. Contested guardianships also arise where there is a dispute among the children of an incapacitated person as to who will serve as guardian for their aging parent. Where the dispute occurs between the children it can often be accompanied by claims that one child has unduly influenced their parent or has stolen monies from them. This scenario can also arise where a new spouse or caregiver is involved.
Phishing is a scam typically carried out with the help of unsolicited email or a fake website that poses as a legitimate site to lure in potential victims and prompt them to provide valuable personal and financial information. Armed with this information, a criminal can commit identity theft or financial theft.
Forgery
There are a variety of other Will contests which can arise such as after discovered Wills or codicils, forgery or alteration, the validity of a copy of a Will and the unlawful destruction of a Will. For more information concerning these or other issues, please feel free to arrange for an appointment with an attorney at our firm.
We offer experienced business attorneys who are knowledgeable and can help make even the most difficult situation a less stressful and time consuming process. For those individuals who are just starting a new business, our attorneys can offer direction regarding real estate purchases, leasing options, business formation, tax planning, employment contracts and business purchases. For those individuals or entities who have developed their business, our office can offer a comprehensive review of legal issues which can arise during the growth stage of a business as well as offer guidance on business expansion through acquisition, merger or new investors.
For companies, our firm offers a variety of services such as business formation, tax planning, litigation services, employment contracts and business purchases. In all of our practice areas, our approach is to foster a relationship with clients so that we can quickly assess the issues confronting them and offer practical solutions to their concerns. We pride ourselves on a commitment to our clients and their individual needs.
Employment Litigation
Business owners are often confronted with a wide array of issues ranging from contracts with suppliers and purchasers to employment issues and litigation. At Simeone & Raynor, our attorneys understand the complexity of running a business and the impact that such a commitment entails.
Finally, during these difficult economic times, our office has continued its commitment to our clients by aggressively pursuing property tax appeals to reduce the expenses associated with the ownership of residential and commercial real estate. We also help our client’s maximize the value of their properties by obtaining subdivision approval, zoning and use variances. When it comes to real estate matters, Simeone & Raynor is a well known and well respected name in the field.
Construction Litigation
Dominic has conducted hundreds of commercial and residential real estate closings. He represents buyers and sellers, as well as client’s interest in complex real estate litigation. Mr. Simeone has handled dozens of construction litigation cases as both plaintiff and defense counsel. Many of his real estate matters involve land use, condemnation, and environmental issues. He has served as legal counsel to building contractors, developers, shopping center owners, apartment complex owners, homeowners’ associations and other real estate investors and professionals.
Real Estate Transactions
Residential real estate transactions are not always simple proceedings, and often represent the largest single purchase an individual will make during his or her lifetime. Despite the significance of this purchase, many individuals have chosen to make these substantial financial commitments without the independent advice of counsel. As your legal counsel, our office will represent your particular interests in the transaction, while keeping the process efficient and cost-effective. We ensure that our clients will leave the closing table feeling confident and protected.
Eminent Domain
In the commercial context and for investors, our experienced legal team provides extensive services. These services include business entity formation, purchase and sale negotiation and structuring, tax consultation, zoning and land use, contract preparation, lease review and preparation and environmental consultation. Our real estate clients include investors, real estate professionals with commercial clients, developers, small business owners, condominium associations and landlords. We have also represented owners and tenants in condemnation proceedings involving takings by eminent domain.
The phrase “estate planning” incorporates a variety of legal issues ranging from the most common estate planning document, a Will, to special needs trusts, Medicaid planning and a host of other documents which serve to preserve your assets and provide for your loved ones. These documents, along with your understanding of the purpose they serve, reflect your estate plan. Our attorneys do not just prepare documents, but instead, educate our clients about how each document serves a purpose in their estate plan and thereby furthers their individual goals. When it comes to estate planning, no two clients are the same. Some focus on the tax savings generated by effective planning, others on asset preservation and creditor protection and still others focus on preserving family harmony. We listen to our clients and explain the options available to them. When considering your estate plan a variety of issues may arise, such as...
We invite you to contact us regarding any estate planning, estate litigation, estate administration, real estate or business matter. Our office serves the Camden County, Burlington County, Salem County, Ocean County and Atlantic County areas. You can trust that our attorneys will give your case the attention it deserves.
Wills
We have been thoroughly delighted with the process you applied for developing our wills and trust arrangement. It was far more than just drafting a set of documents. You educated us, posed scenarios to consider, helped us weigh various approaches and then drafted the needed documents— redrafting and rewording until each met our unique needs precisely. You took the time to understand us and patiently enabled us to reach each decision. In addition, the fee arrangement was reasonable and represented considerable value and insights for our investment. Thank you and we look forward to a continuing relationship!
Trusts
Further, our attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable in assessing and addressing even the most complex litigation matters arising from trust administration, trust interpretation and trust challenges. We pride ourselves on effectively and efficiently moving any litigation, involving a trust, towards a positive resolution for our clients by using comprehensive discovery demands and subpoenas to reveal and obtain all pertinent information to our client’s case. We know the law and use it to our client’s advantage.
Power of Attorney
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in unlawful transfers of a decedent’s funds prior to their passing. The most common method by which these funds are unlawfully procured is through the use of a power of attorney or the establishment of a joint account. Jointly titled accounts pass outside of the Will and in accordance with the terms of the joint account. Normally, these accounts are payable to the surviving accountholder and as such, may result in substantially all of the decedent’s assets passing to the joint accountholder as opposed to those individuals named in the decedent’s Will. Because many elderly individuals need assistance in paying their bills and managing their finances, they often, unknowingly, establish joint accounts which are contrary to their testamentary intent.
I. Dominic Simeone, Esquire, primarily handles real estate, mortgage and tax sale foreclosures, complex litigation and estate matters.
Tax Law
Kenneth has a master’s in law, commonly known an LL.M, in Tax from Temple Law School. While attending his master’s program, Kenneth focused on estate and corporate tax issues. He received his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University where he also received bachelors’ degrees in English and Accounting. He is admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court and both the federal and state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is an active member of the Burlington County and State Bar Associations. He presently resides in Burlington County, along with his wife and two children.
Debt Collection
Stefanio G. Troia is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Mr. Troia has a diverse litigation background in complex matters involving commercial, real estate, family, estate and trust, debt collection, eminent domain, zoning, and election law. For over twenty years, Stefanio has represented companies, businesses, government agencies, and individuals in all stages of the litigation process in municipal, state, appellate, and federal courts.