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Medicaid is a government health insurance program that helps low income families afford a wide range of medical services. Medicaid is jointly administered by the federal government and individual states.  Medicaid programs and eligibility can vary from state to state. NJ FamilyCare administers New Jersey’s Medicaid program. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government forbade…

With the cost of long-term care rising across the country, many adult children of elderly parents are rightfully worried about being held responsible for their parent’s long-term care costs. But is this something you really should be concerned about? In general, it is unlikely that you will be held responsible for your parents’ care. But,…

Planning your estate with a good attorney is an important step towards protecting your assets, your wishes, and the people that matter the most to you. However, as any estate planning attorney can tell you, there is no cookie-cutter estate plan; everybody’s needs are different, and thus require different solutions. There are a variety of…

Let’s be honest—nobody likes to discuss what happens to their bodies after they die. However, legally, something must happen to our bodies after we die, typically burial or cremation. So, you should make sure your body is laid to rest on your own terms. Making a plan for what happens to your body after you…

When faced with the necessity of long term care, many Americans find themselves in a dire financial situation. This is because long term care costs in this country are extremely high. Adult day health care services are on the low end, with median monthly costs at $1,950 in New Jersey and $1,907 in New York.…

As the population ages, the need for long-term care services like nursing homes and assisted living facilities continues to grow. Luckily, many seniors in New Jersey qualify for Medicaid, a state and federally funded health insurance program for low-income individuals. For the elderly, Medicaid often comes into play when they are receiving long-term care services…

There is no denying that long term care facility costs are rising across the country. The good news is that medical fees—such as assisted living expenses—may be tax deductible. This guide, along with the advice of a seasoned New Jersey estate planning attorney, can help ensure that you are utilizing these advantageous tax provisions. How…

As seasoned New Jersey probate attorneys, we know that the probate process in the Garden State can be complex. This convoluted process becomes even more complicated when the decedent’s last will and testament is of questionable validity. If you believe that the last will and testament of a deceased relative was improperly executed, this guide…

On average, every person that passes away leaves behind at least five family members or friends to mourn and grieve their loss. Often, these family members and friends are left to handle the complicated legal process for handling the decedent’s estate administration—a process known as probate. Nobody wants the added stress of dealing with probate…

A power of attorney is a crucial part of your estate plan. We have previously expounded on the importance of a medical power of attorney. Today, we will discuss why you may want to revoke a power of attorney and the steps for doing so. What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney…