East Hanover New Jersey Elder Law Blog
Can giving a gift affect Medicaid planning?
Many people in New Jersey who are in their elder years want to give their loved ones substantial gifts. This way, they can see their loved one enjoy what would be their inheritance. However, these people may also be planning on utilizing Medicaid benefits to pay for...
read moreDon’t panic when a sudden medical crisis leads to a disability
While some people in New Jersey may be fortunate enough to make plans for long-term care while they are still in good health, many find themselves needing long-term care options only after a crisis occurs. For example, a person could unexpectedly suffer a stroke, or...
read moreHow common is the need for long-term care planning?
Some people in New Jersey plan carefully for the care they will need in their old age, but others may find their health has deteriorated quickly and they are in immediate need of services. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on average a...
read moreThe costs of long-term care can be expensive
Young New Jersey residents in the throes of their careers and the midst of raising their children may not be able to see far enough into the future to a time when their lives are relaxed. The frenetic pace of everyday life can absorb individuals and cause them to lose...
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read moreWhat your estate plan needs other than a will
If you already have a last will and testament in place, that is a good start. But unless you have very little in assets, a solid estate plan should involve much more. There are plenty of other documents and tools that can help you describe your wishes,...
read moreWhat duties are there regarding guardianship of the estate?
New Jersey courts generally want people to have as much autonomy as possible when it comes to making health care decisions and handling their financial affairs. However, sometimes a person becomes mentally or physically incapacitated to the point that they can no...
read moreHelp is available when guardianship is the only option
It can be difficult to see a loved one's mental or physical capabilities decline over time. Unfortunately, sometimes the situation becomes so serious that a guardian must be appointed. A guardian becomes necessary when the person is incapable of taking care of their...
read moreWhy are special needs trusts important for disabled loved ones?
Special needs trusts are a vehicle that protects assets that can be used to pay for certain needs of a disabled beneficiary. Gifts to the beneficiary, funds from a legal settlement and life insurance proceeds can all be part of a special needs trust. There are several...
read moreCan my estate be subject to Medicaid recovery in New Jersey?
Many people in New Jersey rely on Medicaid benefits to pay for their care needs as they age. However, what they may not know is that upon their death, Uncle Sam may come knocking, seeking recovery from the deceased's estate of what was paid for using Medicaid...
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