Nancy Heslin Reading

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Hampshire College, B.A., 1976; Yale University Divinity School, M.Div., 1981
Law School Attended:
Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, New Jersey; 2002, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 2006, U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
917013155

Areas of Practice (34)

  • Wills & Estate Planning
  • Probate & Estate Administration
  • State and Federal Estate Tax Returns
  • State Inheritance Tax Returns
  • Gift Tax Returns
  • Demand for Executors Accounting
  • Replacement of Executors
  • Will Contests
  • Durable and Limited Powers of Attorney
  • Conservatorships
  • Replacement of Agents
  • Elder Abuse Litigation
  • Healthcare Power of Attorney
  • Replacement of Healthcare Representatives
  • Estate Planning
  • Advance Directives
  • Wills & Living Wills
  • Inter Vivos and Testamentary Trusts
  • Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
  • Demands for Trust Accounting
  • Replacement of Trustees
  • Fiduciary Representation
  • Estate Gift and Tax Planning
  • Intergenerational Planning
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Long Term Care Planning
  • Guardianships
  • Temporary Guardianships
  • Special Medical Guardianships
  • Guardianship Contests
  • Nursing Home Advocacy
  • Nursing Home Billing Disputes
  • Medicaid Application
  • Veteran's Administration Benefits & Appeals
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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (19 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/15/18 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/03/14 in Aged and Aging

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/25/14 in Tax Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/25/14 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/17/14 in Guardianship and Conservatorship

    Ms. Reading represented us in an unusual guardianship proceeding for a disabled clergyman with no close relatives. She exhibited great insight and efficiency in the proceeding. I would note her particular sensitivity in dealing with elderly and cogn... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/17/14 in Wills and Probate

    Ms. Reading exemplifies what we all wish to see in our profession. As a member of the N.J. Sup. Ct. District Ethics Committee, I can attest to her exemplary adherence to the Rules. I have also engaged Ms. Reading for my own family and close friend... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/17/14 in Estate Litigation

    A credit to the NJ Bar.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/17/14 in Trusts and Estates Taxation

    Excellent, ethical lawyer. A pleasure to work with.

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/28/18 in Elder Law

    Nancy Reading is a very competent and knowledgeable attorney, especially in the area of Elder Law. I have referred several clients to her and have received good feedback from them. I would highly recommend Ms. Reading for purposes of Medicaid plann... Read more

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