Certified Elder Law Attorneys Serving New Jersey Residents Since 1978.
More people than ever are entering retirement age. These citizens have worked their entire lives to earn this rest, funding their twilight years with purposeful estate planning and a lucrative retirement fund. These matriarchs and patriarchs often have large families...
When a person turns 18, they reach the legal age of majority, meaning that a person’s parents can no longer make legal decisions for them. However, many adults suffer from developmental disabilities and may require help with these decisions. This person is called a...
Many people assume that estate planning starts and stops with the creation of a last will and testament. While wills are essential documents for distributing your wealth and possessions after your death and naming guardians for minor children, successful estate plans...
As you get older, the property you own becomes more important. You may have built up years of memories in your family home. You may have raised your children there or spent time reading to your grandchildren. Preparing for Medicaid may leave you with an important...
Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of adulthood is watching a beloved parent grow older and lose the ability to care for themselves. When an elder loses their comprehension due to an injury or illness, it can interfere with their ability to make rational,...
When you establish a special needs trust, one of the most important decisions you make is your choice of trustee. Because they will have a great deal of power over the assets you place in trust, you want to select someone that you can rely on. What questions should...
Medicaid is an essential program for helping seniors and others with medical needs get the care they deserve. However, just because it’s essential doesn’t mean the application process is easy. One of the most significant considerations when it comes to applying for...
Estate plans include many different legal documents. Comprehensive plans include insurance policies, wills, name an executor, and more. Some people plan for nearly every detail of passing their estate to their inheritors, focusing on an estate plan's financial...
Whether you need to apply for Medicaid in the near future or want to ensure that these benefits are available to you in your later years, the Medicaid planning and application process can be daunting. Working with an attorney could be one of the best ways to protect...
When a person applies for Medicaid, they are subjected to the lookback period. Because this is a needs-based program, the participants can’t try to give things away in order to meet the eligibility requirements. The caseworker who reviews the application goes back...
