Common Misconceptions About Wills and Trusts

Common Misconceptions About Wills and Trusts

“I don’t have enough money to worry about estate planning!” This is one of the most common statements we hear from clients in the Sussex County community regarding creating Wills, Trusts, and an Estate Plan. The truth is, any ownership of a sizeable asset – a...
Medicare Made Simple

Medicare Made Simple

            If you are approaching age 65, you have likely already started receiving information on Medicare and the many products that can supplement what Medicare doesn’t cover or pay. If you are like most people, you are confused about which direction to go...

When Should you file for Social Security?

In meeting with clients and discussing Estate Planning and Elder Law issues, the topic of Social Security often arises. When can/should I retire? When can/should I file for social security benefits? I have recently done some research for a client looking into this...

Changes to New Jersey Medicaid

There are newly enacted changes to New Jersey’s Medicaid program, specifically with regard to the income cap. New Jersey’s Medically Needy program will be terminated. Anyone currently in the Medically Needy program will remain unaffected by the changes but if they...

Prepaid Funeral Arrangements

The death of a loved one is often a devastating experience, complicated by the many arrangements that must be made. With all the considerations, many people find themselves unable to grieve until after all the funeral arrangements have been finalized. Given the tumult...

New Jersey’s Home Based Medicaid Options

Although New Jersey Medicaid covers long term care in non-nursing home settings under what is now known as the Global Options program, it is very difficult to qualify and even if you can meet the requirements, more times than not these programs don’t cover everything...