Atty. Timothy J. Dengler
Mr. Dengler focuses his practice on all aspects of trust and estate planning, estate administration, estate litigation and taxation.
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Timothy J. Dengler is a trusts attorney based in Red Bank, New Jersey, practicing at Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association. Educated at Villanova University (LL.M, 1995) and Widener University Commonwealth Law School (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Woodbridge) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Red Bank, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Mr. Dengler focuses his practice on all aspects of trust and estate planning, estate administration, estate litigation and taxation. His clients include high net worth individuals and families with complex legal issues concerning retirement planning, wealth transfers, estate administration, fiduciary litigation and taxation issues.
In matters where a will is contested, Mr. Dengler handles the requisite probate filings and, when necessary, the associated litigation. He also counsels clients in cases in which estate planning was not contemplated prior to an individual's passing and participation in the compulsory court procedures is required. Mr. Dengler has successfully litigated matters on behalf of clients that were parties to estate, fiduciary and probate litigation.
Mr. Dengler also advises principals in closely held businesses with regard to business succession strategies, the disposition of business interests and asset protection. He works in conjunction with outside financial planners, accountants and insurance agents in an effort to ensure the best possible results for his clients.
- "Estate Planning & Elder Law - To Pay Or Not To Pay" New Jersey Law Journal
- "A Renewed Focus on Non-Tax Planning Goals" New Jersey Law Journal
- "Financial Planning With Family Limited Partnerships" New Jersey Law Journal
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Red Bank are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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