South Jersey elder law attorney Barbara Lieberman reportedly plead guilty today to stealing millions of dollars from her clients. According to the American Bar Association: “Prosecutors said Lieberman… used fake powers of attorney… to steal from clients who often had no close family members to intervene. All told, victims were bilked of millions between 2006 […]
If you are unable to work due to a long-term disability, then you may be eligible for subsidized healthcare (Medicaid), cash assistance (SSI), and other benefits. (For people with developmental disabilities, Medicaid is especially important, as New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) now requires people to be on Medicaid for residential services.) However, these […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that social security rates will rise by 1.7% in 2015, as a cost-of-living adjustment. In addition to social security retirement benefits that most seniors get, this rate increase will also benefit people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The maximum federal SSI […]
E-commerce is seeping into everything these days, including estate planning. Online for-profit companies offer to generate a Power of Attorney document for you, using pre-fabricated forms that you plug your information into without ever consulting an attorney. On the non-profit side, hospitals and other providers offer form Healthcare Directive documents that you write your information […]
The relationship between a grandchild and grandparent can be very special, but when the child’s parents divorce or die, tension can arise between the grandparents and surviving parent or other decision maker. In that case, an NJ senior may want to seek visitation rights to preserve a relationship with a grandchild. While New Jersey law […]
