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In New Jersey, Medicaid, specifically, New Jersey Family Care, is an umbrella term that encompasses various Medicaid programs designed to accommodate people with different asset and/or income... Read More >

Acting as an agent under a power of attorney and/or advance directive for healthcare decision making is a big responsibility and it isn't something everyone can take on. It is possible to resign... Read More >

One of the roles of an elder law attorney is to assist individuals and families navigate the maze of government programs established to assist the aged, blind or otherwise disabled. This article... Read More >

To enforce any property claim it is necessary for a personal representative of the estate to be appointed. Absent a personal representative there is no one to formally notice or enforce the claim... Read More >

Elder law and estate planning serve two different -- but equally vital -- functions. The main difference is that elder law is focused on preserving your assets during your lifetime, while estate... Read More >

If you are single, you may not think you need to plan your estate, but single people are in as much need of a plan as anyone else. Estate planning not only involves determining where your assets will... Read More >

In general, a New Jersey resident is eligible for Medicaid if his assets do not exceed the State's resource limit. However, an applicant cannot simply give money away to bring himself under the... Read More >

People facing a reduction, suspension, or other change to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) now have more time to file an appeal, in a concession by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to... Read More >

While everyone should have a durable power of attorney that appoints someone to act for them if they become incapacitated, in some circumstances it is not enough. In these cases, a revocable trust... Read More >