Things to Consider Before Retirement
Whether you are nearing retirement age or just planning for your future, there is a lot to consider before you make the decision to retire. Unfortunately, many people fall short ...
3 Tools for Incapacity Planning
Incapacity planning is a subject that should be discussed more often. Without a plan for incapacity, you allow the court to have a significant choice in who makes medical and ...
What should I look for when evaluating an assisted living facility?
A century ago, most elderly people who became increasingly dependent and/or disabled continued to live with younger family members or moved back in with them. At present, when almost everyone ...
Guardianship for Adults in New Jersey
Why are Guardianships Necessary for Some Adults? When an adult, due to illness, advanced old age or developmental disability is not able to take care of himself — a substitute ...
How to Get Elder Care for an Unwilling Relative in New Jersey
How can I get my Parents the Help They Need? There are numerous challenges involved in getting older. One of the most common challenges is the increased need for assistance ...
Estate Planning vs. Elder Law in New Jersey
One of the questions we are often asked is what is the difference between estate planning and elder law. As both an estate planning attorney and elder law attorney, I ...
5 Resolutions You Can Keep that will Protect You and Your Family
Statistics show that New Year’s resolutions are maintained continuously by most Americans for only one or two weeks. Here are 5 resolutions that you can keep and that will help ...
Observation Stays in the Hospital: The Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May National Elder Law Month. Below is a recent article that appeared in the NAELA: Eye on Elder and Special ...
May is National Elder Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May “Elder Law Month.” NAELA members are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems ...
Alternative Living Arrangements: Two Options When It’s Time To Leave Your Home
There comes a time for many older people when, for various reasons, they must leave their homes. For some, moving in with children or other close family members is the ...