As people age, they are bound to lose their independence and ability to care for themselves. When your parent, grandparent or someone you love gets to this point, you need to begin exploring available options to ensure that they live comfortably during their sunset...
Many New Jersey residents 65 and older count on government programs like Medicare and Medicaid to live comfortably while aging. With careful estate and financial planning, seniors can access these benefits without risking their assets. Unfortunately, scammers lie in...
While lots of people submit Medicaid applications independently, having an attorney to advise you and process these forms on your behalf is highly beneficial. Especially if the government denies your application, an experienced legal professional can help explain the...
There are often significant medical expenses that come along with aging. One of the best things that people can do to prepare for this is simply to plan in advance. It’s the type of thing that cannot always be addressed if it is put off until the last minute....
Your elderly relatives worked very hard to provide for their families and set aside some retirement funds. They have enough to get by but there is little margin for error. Sadly, there is a common misconception that elderly people are always wealthy. For this reason,...
While doing long-term care planning for an elderly loved one, you may find yourself surprised by the cost of a nursing home. Even an assisted living center can be incredibly expensive. You know that you need to plan for these costs, but you may also be trying to look...
Preparing for an aging parents' future is a responsible step that many adult children take. Planning ahead will help ensure everyone is ready for what the future holds. Thinking about things like risk and financial management now will help you avoid issues and...
People are sometimes under the impression that they have to choose between a Medicaid nursing home in a nursing home that does not accept Medicaid. They may believe that the home that does take Medicaid is inferior. They believe it is not going to offer them all of...
Do you know what elder law means? Most New Jersey families do not. Elder law is a subspecialty of estate law. The main difference is that elder law serves older Americans while estate planning answers the needs of the whole family and the estate. Do you need elder law...
There are many aspects of estate planning that you have to think carefully about. One of these is naming someone as your medical power of attorney. This person will make health care decisions for you when you’re unable to make them yourself. It’s imperative that you...
