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When people pass away, they leave behind assets, property and possessions that can have sentimental and real value for surviving family members and loved ones. Some assets transfer directly to heirs... Read More >

End-of-life decisions are never easy. One of the most important decisions you may make regarding health care as you age could be whether you need a nursing home or hospice care. To make the best... Read More >

If you are in the hospital, you may want your loved ones to be able to access information about your prognosis. However, if you have not authorized them to receive specifics regarding your medical... Read More >

Most older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as they age rather than move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes. For those who wish to maintain their independence and... Read More >

The Office of the New Jersey Long Term Care Ombudsman (NJLTCO) was established under the federal Older Americans Act (1965) and exists to advocate for residents of New Jersey’s 350+ nursing homes... Read More >

The Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Groups at Mandelbaum Barrett PC are pleased to bring you their July newsletter. In this issue, our attorneys cover the Aretha Franklin estate trial and... Read More >

POSTSCRIPT in The New York Times – Read Here. After less than an hour of deliberation, a six-person jury in a Pontiac, Michigan probate court determined that a document from 2014 found in a... Read More >

A trial is set to begin this week in Pontiac, Michigan to determine which of two handwritten wills best reflects the testamentary wishes of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The singer did not... Read More >

According to the 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Survey by Caring.com, only 34 percent of Americans have an estate plan. The primary reasons respondents gave for not participating in estate... Read More >