New Jersey residents who are getting on in years may not like thinking about end-of-life matters, but this is something they may want to think about sooner rather than later. Why? Without putting plans in place and having certain legal documents created, in the event...
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Do you know the signs of elder abuse?
Caring for an aging loved one is both an honor and a challenge. Not everyone is up to the task, so they require help from outside sources to do some of the heavy lifting -- so to speak. New Jersey residents want to believe that their loved ones are being taken care...
Elder law attorney’s role in preparing for long-term care
Many New Jersey residents will end up needing long-term care before their lives come to an end. The problem for most of them will be figuring out how to pay for it. Not everyone has LTC insurance; not many private medical insurance providers will cover it. Only the...
Estate litigation: Family fighting over estate worth millions
A family in another state is in the midst of a legal battle over the fate of a loved one's estate. According to reports, the estate is worth millions, and several people have since come out of the woodwork, trying to collect their share. Sadly, this happens all too...
New Jersey elder law: Dealing with nursing home evictions
An article was recently published about elderly and disabled people all across America being evicted from nursing homes for their inability to pay. Apparently, this happens quite frequently, and it leaves those affected scrambling for help. Not many people in New...
Elder law: Nursing home problems behind recent federal hearing
Numerous people in New Jersey and other states reside in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. They depend on the medical staff employed by these facilities to take care of them. The problem is, too many residents fall victim to abuse and neglect. This...
Caretaker of Marvel’s Stan Lee accused of violating elder law
Those in New Jersey and around the world who grew up reading Marvel comics and watching the blockbuster movies based on those characters are likely familiar with the creator of that world, Stan Lee. Lee built an empire around Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Black Panther and...
New Jersey elder law: Take the right steps to protect your assets
Any parent who has a good relationship with his or her children wants to believe that the children will have his or her best interests in mind when age or illness sets in and decisions need to be made regarding medical care and asset control. Unfortunately, this is...
New Jersey elder law: Protecting a loved one from financial abuse
Elderly individuals in New Jersey and across the country are often victims of financial abuse. While many want to believe that scam artists are fully behind this, the sad reality is sometimes family members and friends may take advantage of elderly individuals too. An...
New Jersey elder law: Caring for Tim Conway
Tim Conway is known for the various roles he has played on television since the 1960's. Now, at 84 years old, he is battling dementia and requires skilled nursing care 24 hours a day -- which he is currently receiving at what his daughter calls an excellent facility....