Here’s an interesting probate estate administration question that came to my attention. The question involves an executor, a Power of Attorney (POA) and a …
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States disputes a common succession strategy for many closely owned businesses with more than …
Did you know about recent Medicare changes? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) under Medicare, makes a number of changes to the Part D prescription …
Everyone is talking about the recent NFL football draft. As for me, I’m tired of the commentary about the draft. I want to hear …
In litigation, unless a plaintiff meets its initial burden of proof a preliminary injunction must be denied. Let’s first discuss the legal definition …
In determining Medicaid eligibility for someone seeking institutionalized benefits, counties must review five years of financial history. Under the regulations, “[I]f an individual . …
NJ Medicaid has a formula on how they calculate penalties for gifts made within 5 years below. Click here to see the State’s official …
While working on health care directives, I have had clients ask me about leaving special instructions for their loved ones on what they can …
Recently, a NJ court entered a temporary order for the involuntary commitment of a young mother for inpatient treatment. A legal hearing to review …
In a recent NJ Appellate Division case, the court found that a trial judge made a mistake by refusing to vacate a civil commitment …
In New Jersey, the Medicaid program which provides an institutional level of care is called “Managed Long Term Services and Supports”. This program pays …
In 2025, only estates over $13,900,000 will have federal death tax exposure. Married couples will escape federal estate tax if their combined value is …
We came in to update our will and Michelle was the most efficient person I’ve dealt with in the last year. Fred was patient …
In New Jersey, drafting a Last Will is guided by statutory requirements and judicial precedent. One aspect of estate planning in New Jersey allows …
Do you have to pay taxes on money received as a beneficiary? The general answer to my blog title is no; not usually. Most …
I recently received a contested probate case which appealed the trial judge’s award of attorney’s fees and costs to the parties following a lengthy …
If you have Medicare and want to change your plan and secondary coverage you have the opportunity now to do it. If you miss …
New Jersey like New York is sports crazy especially when it comes to the Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Rangers, Devils, Phillies and Eagles. (I …
Individuals with cognitive disabilities are eligible to have a medical guardian appointed on their behalf. Individuals with unique medical needs such as uncontrolled schizo-affective …
NJ has gotten really tough on approving transfers of a parent’s home to a child who provided care to their parent to avoid nursing …
Here’s an interesting case I recently read about. The case involved an executor who did a lousy job being the executor of an estate. …
The New Jersey Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights Act (S-723/A-822) establishes a broad range of rights and employment protections for domestic workers. The impact …
Getting into a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. With the median cost of a nursing home room being more …
In approximately 180 days, New Jersey will adopt the Medical Debt Act. Medical debt includes expenses charged for the provision of numerous medically related …
Kids run away from home all the time. As a parent, guardian or custodial agent, what can be done to bring them home? This …
The frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, authorize sanctions including reasonable attorney fees, and costs, against any party to a probate lawsuit. A case is …
In the case of the death of a parent having custody of a minor child(ren), the care and custody of minor children does not …
Every year NJ announces changes to its regulations which govern the amount of money a community spouse (a community spouse is the spouse who …
I see it every day at the office. A diagnosis of a degenerative condition is received by a family member. Panic sets in. How …
In this State, in order to qualify for Medicaid benefits, an applicant’s resources cannot exceed $2000. N.J.A.C. 10:71-4.5(c). Resources are defined as: any real …
