by THE STAFF | Jan 5, 2014 | Elder Law
Many of the programs that, as elder law attorneys, we deal with daily, such as Medicaid and VA Aid and Attendance, are adjusted annually to account for changes in the cost of living, ie. inflation. The Social Security Administration announced that Social Security...
by THE STAFF | Nov 18, 2013 | Elder Law
The Elder Law College, in cooperation with the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, is a comprehensive education program focused on the legal issues and concerns faced by senior citizens. The curriculum recently completed by Mr. Askin includes Medicaid...
by THE STAFF | Nov 18, 2013 | Elder Law
Americans are living longer than ever before. At the turn of the 20th century, the average life expectancy was about 47 years. As we enter the 21st century life expectancy has almost doubled. As a result, we face more challenges and transitions in our lives than those...
by THE STAFF | Nov 18, 2013 | Elder Law
New Jersey has two programs that pay for nursing home care, “Medicaid Only” and “Medically Needy”. Medicaid Only has broader coverage than Medically Needy, which does not cover in-patient hospital care, pharmaceuticals outside of the...
by THE STAFF | Nov 18, 2013 | Elder Law
Rather than being defined by technical and legal distinctions, Elder Law is defined by the clients to be served. In other words, the attorney who practices Elder Law works primarily with people as they age. Elder Law attorneys use a variety of legal tools and...
