Eldercare Lawyer Blog
Caregiver Child Victory
Recently, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, rendered a very insightful decision concerning an issue involving…
March 29, 2021
Take the Blinders Off
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that administers the Medicare and…
March 15, 2021
Taking Control of Your Possible Disability
There may come a point in your life when you are unable to make decisions for yourself…
March 1, 2021
The Benefits of a Trust Protector
When a person passes away, his property passes on to other individuals. If the decedent dies with…
February 15, 2021
Second Marriages and Estate Litigation
In the past five years, I’ve noticed an acceleration of a trend that, in my opinion…
February 1, 2021
Planning for Medicaid Eligibility
Medicaid is a government health payment plan for needy individuals. In order to qualify for Medicaid benefits…
January 13, 2021
Is the Medicaid Process Fair?
Medicaid is a health payment plan for needy individuals. When a person enters a nursing home or…
January 3, 2021
How Much Tax Do I Owe?
“How much tax do I have to pay on my inheritance?” the client asked. The lawyer said…
December 21, 2020
Can You Refuse an Inheritance
When a person dies, he leaves his property—called his “Estate”—behind to be distributed to certain…
December 7, 2020
Can the Nursing Home Kick Dad to the Curb?
When a client of mine goes to live in a nursing home, his family members often have…
November 30, 2020
Common Misconceptions
There are several misconceptions that I hear from clients on a regular basis. I thought I would…
November 16, 2020
A Living Will Is not a Death Warrant
If you read my column regularly, you know that I recommend anyone over the age of eighteen…
November 2, 2020