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When actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 — following a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia — his family faced an impossible decision that so many caregivers... Read More >

When most people think about Medicaid, they focus on the financial component — income and asset limits that determine eligibility. For some Medicaid programs, however, the focus needs to be on both... Read More >

As more Americans redefine what retirement looks like, many are choosing to continue working even after they begin receiving Social Security benefits. Whether it’s for additional income, personal... Read More >

Shawna A. Brown, Counsel in the Elder Law Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, examines the unfolding estate dispute of legendary singer Tony Bennett and the important estate planning lessons... Read More >

✨ Hot off the press! ✨The latest issue of our Elder Law, Probate Litigation & Special Needs Newsletter is here! 🔎 This month’s highlights include:• Don’t Rely on Medicare or... Read More >

As Americans live longer than ever before, planning for long-term care (LTC) is no longer optional—it’s essential. Yet, many people still mistakenly believe that Medicare or Medicaid will be... Read More >

August was National Make-A-Will Month, but September is a good time to revisit another key component of estate and elder planning: powers of attorney (POAs). These documents are critical tools for... Read More >

In a recent vlog, Xena A. Balcazar, an associate in the Family Law and Elder Law Practice Groups at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, discusses a longstanding legal ambiguity in matrimonial law: what occurs... Read More >

Hot off the press! The latest issue of our Elder Law, Probate Litigation & Special Needs Newsletter is here! 🔎 This month’s highlights include:• Understanding Guardianship• Lessons from... Read More >