A lot of folks wonder whether they might qualify for disability benefits. To qualify for the most important federal benefits – Social Security Disability, Medicare, Medicaid and SSI – you must be over age 65, blind, or disabled. The first two categories are pretty obvious (you’re either over age 65 or you’re not!), but the last […]
There is a lot of information floating around out there regarding Medicaid and long term care. People write books and articles about “Medicaid secrets” and protecting against nursing home costs. Information is a good thing, but sometimes people who act on limited information make big mistakes. We occasionally see clients who have tried to do […]
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been nominated to serve legislative coordinator of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder Law and Disability section. If approved, I’ll review proposed laws from the New Jersey legislature to see how they would impact seniors and people with disabilities, and advise on whether the Bar Association should support […]
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a difficult thing. If your husband or wife has just received one, you may be feeling overwhelming and lost, wondering what to do next. When someone has early or mid-stage Alzheimer’s, there is a good chance they will need long term care in the near future. With most NJ nursing homes […]
Life is unpredictable. People get married, and divorced. Family members pass away, and new family members are born. Kids grow up. Some become wildly successful, some develop disabilities, and some become estranged. The above are all reasons why you might want to change your existing estate plan. I’ve spent a lot of time on this […]
