Elizabeth Davis, LCSW, CALA has been Bright Side Manor’s Executive Director for more than 20 years. In her blog, Elizabeth details the benefits and advantages of an affordable assisted living facility in the heart of Teaneck, N.J. Bright Side Manor, with a diverse set...
Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog
PROTECT YOUR IRA
In this article we detail how best to protect your IRA. On June 12, 2014 the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that an inherited IRA passing to a non-spouse beneficiary is not a “retirement fund” and thus does not provide creditor...
Annuities Protect Funds From Nursing Home
In this article, we detail how annuites protect funds from nursing home. Individuals often purchase annuities in order to provide a source of income during retirement. However, annuities should also be considered to shelter assets, allowing the purchaser to qualify...
New Jersey Medicaid and the Primary Residence
The Problem: Will I Lose My Home If Nursing Home Care Is Ever Needed? What is the best way to protect your primary residence from Medicaid if nursing home care is ever needed? Many senior citizens are concerned with the thought “what will happen to my primary...




