On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | May 8, 2020 | Elder Law
For many families, their home is the most valuable asset. That means you have an interest in protecting your house regardless of what else happens in your life and likely have a desire to pass it on to someone specific when you die. Whether you want to ensure that...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Oct 14, 2019 | Elder Law
Caretakers want to ensure their elderly loved ones are placed in good hands when they can no longer provide for themselves. When an older adult has their medical, social and emotional needs met, it can give them a smoother transition into the end stages of their life....
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Sep 20, 2019 | Care Planning, Disability And Long-Term Care Planning, Elder Law
Once you hit eligibility for Medicare at age 65, you may think you’ve got it made and you don’t have to worry about saving for future long-term care costs. However, that’s not the case. First, in 2019, the average monthly cost for skilled nursing home care in New...
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...
