People are often surprised to learn that Medicaid imposes a penalty period for assets transferred in the five years immediately preceding the date of the Medicaid application. A penalty period is defined as a period of time that a person…
Can You Get Penalized by Medicaid For Normal Expenses?
Year: 2020
Staying Home vs. Assisted Living During COVID-19
As a Client Care Coordinator and a Caregiver for my own father, I have seen firsthand that the last few months have been very turbulent for our elderly population. The challenges that our seniors are facing now in these unprecedented…
DNR vs. Living Will vs. POLST in the Age of COVID-19
The current healthcare crisis has created an influx of calls to our office regarding the efficacy of DNR orders and Living Wills. In the last few weeks, we have received multiple communications like this: “I can’t believe my mom has…
A Deep Dive into Special Needs Trusts
If you have a loved one with a disability, you may have been told the importance of having a special needs trust. But, why? A special needs trust, if drafted correctly, can allow your disabled loved one to receive settlements,…
Tips For Helping Seniors During The Coronavirus
Over the last few weeks, our society has considered more than ever how we interact with our loved ones who are senior citizens. According to the CDC, older adults may be at higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19. While…
Undue Influence in New Jersey
Losing a loved one is a difficult and stressful experience, but the grief and sorrow associated with such a death is compounded when you are omitted or removed from his or her will in favor of another person who may…
Senior Care During the Coronavirus
Over the last few weeks, our society has considered more than ever how we interact with our loved ones who are senior citizens. According to the CDC, older adults may be at higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19. While…
How To Contest a Will in New Jersey
A will directs how one’s estate should be distributed after a person passes away. Ordinarily, a will is admitted to probate and the wishes of the decedent are followed without issue. However, there are occasions where the validity of…
2020 New Jersey Medicaid Rates
Medicaid Income and Resource Allowances: The New Jersey Department of Health has issued resource and income allowances for the year 2020. All figures are effective as of January 1, 2020. Income Cap $2,349 Maximum Community Spousal Resoure Allowance (CSRA) $128,640…
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