by Macri Law Group | Jun 13, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
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...
by Macri Law Group | Apr 26, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
When a person in New Jersey decides to put a loved one in a nursing home, they will have to execute a contract with the facility. It is important that people understand what to include and what not to include in such contracts. This is for the benefit of their loved...
by Macri Law Group | Feb 21, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
As a person ages, their mental and physical health eventually begin to wear down. Activities that may have been easy when a person is in their 50s or 60s may become more difficult once they reach their 80s or 90s. Therefore, it is important that people in New Jersey...
by Macri Law Group | Feb 14, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
Estate planning is important for anyone in New Jersey of any age. However, for those who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it is important to begin estate planning as soon as possible, so they can advocate for themselves before their disease makes it...
by Macri Law Group | Feb 7, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
Many people in New Jersey have opinions about what type of end-of-life care they’d like to receive. It is not always a pleasant topic to contemplate but it is one a person may feel strongly about. They can take steps to ensure their wishes are followed with...
by Macri Law Group | Jan 10, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
A person in New Jersey might take the wise step of executing a will, but that is not the only document they should have in their estate planning arsenal. This blog has discussed the importance of including a living will, health care power of attorney and financial...
by Macri Law Group | Nov 8, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
While it is not exactly pleasant to think about, New Jersey residents might want to take the time to consider what end-of-life care they want when they are near death and who they want to make health care decisions on their behalf if they are incapacitated. It can...
by Macri Law Group | Oct 4, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Some people in New Jersey may think that the only way for them to pass their assets on to their loved ones is to create a will. However, a trust also allows a person to pass down their assets for future generations. Trusts have some advantages that people who are...
by Macri Law Group | Sep 6, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
When a person’s parents reach an age where they need help with their daily care activities, oftentimes their children step up and serve as caregivers. They do this out of love for their parents and, in general, do not expect to be paid. However, this situation...
by Macri Law Group | Aug 16, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Our nation’s population is aging. According to the Social Security Administration, men in the United States may live to age 84 on average and women may live to age 86 on average. However, while people in New Jersey may have a will or trust in place, many have...
