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 impossible to...
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Planning to preserve a home’s value
Asset preservation strategies and estate plans make seem similar on a superficial level. They are both things people do to preserve wealth from risk while maintaining control over assets. However, there is a fundamental difference between the two, and the legal...
How can New Jersey residents plan for end-of-life care?
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 regards to...
Special needs trusts can be an important part of an estate plan
When a person in New Jersey has a disabled loved one, they want to ensure that their loved one's medical care needs are met. Sometimes, a disabled individual qualifies for government benefits, but these benefits may not be enough to cover all aspects of their care....
Long-term care planning can include self-directed at-home care
While some people in New Jersey plan on entering an assisted living facility or a nursing home once they can no longer care for themselves, others wish to remain in their homes, if possible. These days, there are a variety of programs that provide people with...
New Jersey attorneys stand by your side in a Medicaid appeal
A person in New Jersey in need of nursing home care, they may be relying on Medicaid to help finance the care they need. However, it is the unfortunate fact that sometimes a person's initial application for Medicaid is denied, even if they have spent the time to try...
What elder law documents should one have besides a will?
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...
Remember your dog in your estate plan
You should never assume your assets will go where you want them if you do not mention them in your estate plan. This is particularly true for pets. Many people leave their pets out of their estate plans, assuming a family member will take in the animal, but that...
Points to consider when making guardianship decisions
Sometimes, as a last resort, a person in New Jersey may have to have a guardian appointed to an adult child who is incapacitated or has special needs. It is essential that, when choosing a guardian, a person does not rush into making a guardianship decision. The...
New Jersey caregivers to get more support from state
In the state of New Jersey alone there are an estimated 1.75 million individuals fulfilling a caregiver role. Most of them are doing so unpaid. Whether taking care of a family member or friend, it is a difficult, stressful, and exhausting duty and tasks can include...