East Hanover New Jersey Elder Law Blog
How important is a health care proxy, and what does it do?
As you start planning for your end-of-life care or for emergencies that may arise, something you’ll want to add to your estate plan is a health care proxy. A health care proxy is a document that gives you the ability to appoint another person to make decisions about...
A special needs trust helps protect those you love after you pass
Your sister has always been special to you. When you were 16, your mother got pregnant. A little less than a year later, you were holding your little sister for the first time. You thought she was amazing, even though she had cerebral palsy. Today, she still struggles...
How to prevent death taxes from destroying an estate
More people than ever are entering retirement age. These citizens have worked their entire lives to earn this rest, funding their twilight years with purposeful estate planning and a lucrative retirement fund. These matriarchs and patriarchs often have large families...
How to establish adult guardianship in New Jersey
When a person turns 18, they reach the legal age of majority, meaning that a person’s parents can no longer make legal decisions for them. However, many adults suffer from developmental disabilities and may require help with these decisions. This person is called a...
Estate planning: More than just a will
Many people assume that estate planning starts and stops with the creation of a last will and testament. While wills are essential documents for distributing your wealth and possessions after your death and naming guardians for minor children, successful estate plans...
Will your family home impact your Medicaid eligibility?
As you get older, the property you own becomes more important. You may have built up years of memories in your family home. You may have raised your children there or spent time reading to your grandchildren. Preparing for Medicaid may leave you with an important...
3 Reasons to consider guardianship for an aging parent
Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of adulthood is watching a beloved parent grow older and lose the ability to care for themselves. When an elder loses their comprehension due to an injury or illness, it can interfere with their ability to make rational,...
5 questions to ask when selecting a trustee
When you establish a special needs trust, one of the most important decisions you make is your choice of trustee. Because they will have a great deal of power over the assets you place in trust, you want to select someone that you can rely on. What questions should...
An attorney can help you with the Medicaid application process
Medicaid is an essential program for helping seniors and others with medical needs get the care they deserve. However, just because it’s essential doesn’t mean the application process is easy. One of the most significant considerations when it comes to applying for...
Remember to include long-term care in the estate plan
Estate plans include many different legal documents. Comprehensive plans include insurance policies, wills, name an executor, and more. Some people plan for nearly every detail of passing their estate to their inheritors, focusing on an estate plan's financial...
