In a recent Federal Register Notice, the Social Security Administration (SSA) required lawyers who represent claimants on SSA disability appeals to file appeals electronically. According to the Notice, beginning on March 16, 2012, lawyers must use the SSA Internet Disability Appeals web portal at www.socialsecurity.gov to file reconsiderations or hearings on medically denied Title II.. read more →
In September 2010, I blogged about the Matter of the Estate of Jewell B. Sykes case, in which the Appellate Division concluded that family ties, without more, do not create a “confidential relationship.” That blog post can be found here. In a February 16, 2012 decision in In the Matter of the Estate of John.. read more →
On January 11, 2012, the Appellate Division considered In the Matter of the Inter Vivos Trust, Joseph Brandes, Grantor (September 12, 1994) and In the Matter of the Inter Vivos Trust, Dorothy Singer, Grantor (December 23, 1999), two non-consolidated but related cases in which a mother/guardian ad litem brought litigation against the trustee of two.. read more →
Listed below is the most popular content on the Vanarelli Law Office blog and website in January 2012. Medicaid Eligibility And The Pickle Amendment. Originally published on March 30, 2010. Certain “Blue Water” Navy Vietnam Veterans Now Eligible For Agent Orange Presumptive Service-Connected Compensation Benefits. Originally published on January 23, 2010. Will Contests, Probate Litigation.. read more →
Last month, as in previous years, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) held its annual “UnProgram” in Dallas. It’s one of my favorite NAELA events. Elder law practitioners and special needs / disability law attorneys from around the country met in small groups (of 5 to 15 or so) to brainstorm, network, exchange.. read more →
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