As people in New Jersey age, they may find their ability to care for themselves has declined. Whether it is due to an illness, an injury or simply old age, a person might decide that they have long-term care needs. Such care comes at a cost, however. Some people may...
Advance directives are legal documents that indicate what medical care a person wants if they are incapable of expressing their wishes. They are important documents to include in your estate plan, because they document your preferences in a legally binding manner...
It can be distressing to see an aging loved one become mentally unable to make decisions on their own behalf. A person may have a mental disorder like dementia or may be physically incapacitated, such as a person in a coma may be, that makes them unable to handle...
Do you worry that your parents do not have sufficient estate plans in place or any at all? You probably want to bring the subject up, but this can be very challenging when your parents insist on being independent and avoid talks about the future. The subject...
In New Jersey, a guardian of the person is an individual appointed by the court to make decisions and act on behalf of a person who cannot make decisions independently. A guardian of the person has certain responsibilities over the protected person. First, a guardian...
Long-term care planning is important for people in New Jersey to consider while they are still competent enough to do so. For example, they may need to execute legal documents to name who will make decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated. Also, they...
As a person ages, they may reach a point where they can no longer care for themselves. They may need help with daily care activities or they may need in-home health care. Often, a family member steps up and takes on the role of caregiver. While this is often an act of...
To qualify for Medicaid benefits, the combined total of a person's income and assets cannot surpass a certain threshold, which is relatively low. A person's home may be counted as an asset for the purpose of Medicaid qualification. However, people in New Jersey need...
Elder care planning entails more than just securing Medicaid. It also involves creating or updating routine estate documents, such as guardianships and powers of attorney. Another one that you should include is a health care directive, also known as a living will....
Many people in New Jersey, including the elderly and special needs individuals, rely on government benefits to make ends meet financially. However, there is a limit on the monetary amount of assets a person can have in order to qualify for certain government benefits....
