Understanding Medicaid Planning What is Medicaid Planning? Medicaid planning is a crucial process for individuals and families navigating the complexities of long-term care and the financial challenges that accompany aging. It involves legal and financial strategies...
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Navigating Guardianship in New Jersey
Guardianship in New Jersey is a significant legal process designed to protect individuals who are unable to manage their own affairs due to incapacitation. This comprehensive guide, prepared by the Law Firm of Benjamin Eckman, delves into the intricacies of New Jersey...
Maximizing Your Medicaid Benefits: The Role of an Elder Law Attorney in Estate Planning & Medicaid Application
As an experienced elder law and estate planning attorney based in New Jersey, I understand the complexities and critical importance of Medicaid planning and applications, especially as they pertain to nursing home care and long-term care. This article delves into why...
What Can an Elder Law Attorney Do to Help with Probate and Elder Care?
How An Elder Law Attorney Can Help You In New Jersey As we age, legal issues can arise that require specialized legal knowledge. An elder law attorney can provide invaluable help to seniors and their families in dealing with these unique legal needs. Here are some of...
Should I Have a Trust in My Estate Plan?
A simple will works for some people, but maybe not for you. Are you in a second marriage? Have minor children? Concerned about fraud? These are just a few of the many reasons to consider a trust.
Can You Gift Money on Your Deathbed?
One sure-fire way your clients can reduce the size of their taxable estate is to give gifts to loved ones while they’re still alive. But when are ‘deathbed gifts’ considered to be complete for estate and gift tax purposes?
Where Can I Retire Abroad If I Only Speak English?
Check out these English-speaking options for retirement abroad.
How To Live a Comfortable Life as a Senior?
Recently, WHO revealed that the percentage of global citizens over 60 years will double from 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050.
Can I Add Children’s Names to my House Deed?
It’s true that if your child is on your deed as a joint tenant on your home, your home will not have to go through probate if your child survives you. At your death, your surviving child would immediately become the sole owner of your home without probate and with minimal transfer costs.
Must I Sell Parent’s Home if They Move to a Nursing Facility?
Reaching the point where you need to consider residential options for your mother can be overwhelming. Not only is it emotionally fraught, there are also financial and legal considerations.