by THE STAFF | Jan 31, 2017 | Elder Law
“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...
by THE STAFF | Apr 15, 2016 | Elder Law
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...
by THE STAFF | Mar 14, 2015 | Elder Law
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...
by THE STAFF | Dec 10, 2014 | Elder Law
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...
by THE STAFF | Sep 30, 2014 | Elder Law
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...
by THE STAFF | Aug 15, 2014 | Elder Law
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...