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III. Guardianship Disputes
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VI. Joint Account Litigation
VII. Accounting Actions
VIII. Elder Abuse Actions
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The Principles of Collaborative Law
Dispute Resolution Services: Elder Mediation, Collaborative Law, Divorce Mediation Attorney
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What is Mediation?
Resolving Conflicts Through Elder Mediation
Divorce Mediation: The Sensible, Affordable Alternative
Resolving Conflicts Through Collaborative Law
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Overview
Practice Areas
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Donald D. Vanarelli
Whitney W. Bremer
Chen Li
Eric A. Strulowitz
Credentials
Certified Elder Law Attorney
Top Rated NJ Lawyers
Highest Rating Available for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
In re Keri Lead Counsel
New Jersey Super Lawyer
Chair, Elder and Disability Law Section, NJ State Bar
Founding Member, Council of Advanced Practitioners
Accredited Professional Mediator
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Academy of Special Need Planners
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Apr
New Jersey Announces Increase in Medicaid Penalty Divisor
April 4, 2023
Increase in Medicaid’s penalty divisor announced. The agency governing the Medicaid program in New Jersey...
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Feb
Upcoming Webinar: Planning for Your Child With Special Needs
February 22, 2023
Upcoming FREE Webinar: REGISTER TODAY Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM EST (Approximately...
01
Feb
Upcoming Webinar: How to Protect Your Assets from Catastrophic Nursing Home Costs – New York and New Jersey
February 1, 2023
Upcoming FREE Webinar: REGISTER TODAY Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM EST (approximately...
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Feb
LAW POINTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: Booklet Explaining Laws of Special Interest to New Jersey Seniors
February 1, 2023
This latest edition of Law Points for Senior Citizens, the 4th edition, is published by...
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Jan
Under New Law, Charities May Now Be Named As Remainder Beneficiaries In Special Needs Trusts
January 19, 2023
Special needs trusts (SNTs), also referred to as supplemental benefits trusts, often play an important...
11
Jan
The Death of a Teen Idol and a Lesson on the Importance of Executing a Will
January 11, 2023
When former teen idol Aaron Carter died last month at the young age of 34,...
04
Jan
Medicaid Eligibility Reviews To Resume Beginning April 1, 2023
January 4, 2023
Since March of 2020, NJ Medicaid has followed special rules related to the federal COVID-19...
15
Dec
The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Will Substantially Impact Medicaid Beneficiaries
December 15, 2022
Under the Public Health Service Act, Pub.L. 78–410, when the Department of Health and Human...
12
Dec
Failure to Inform Medicaid Agency of a Pending Guardianship Application Resulted in Denial of Eligibility
December 12, 2022
In 2009, Petitioner executed a power of attorney (POA) in favor of her daughter, Vera....
02
Nov
Attorney Fee Cap For Social Security Disability Claims Raised to $7,200
November 2, 2022
Many individuals seeking representation in obtaining their Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) or dealing with...
25
Oct
Social Security Retirement and Disability Benefits to Rise for 2023
October 25, 2022
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that its beneficiaries will see a significant increase...
23
Oct
Dating App Designed for the Disabled and Chronically Ill
October 23, 2022
Recently, I read an interesting article in the Washington Post about Dateability, a dating app...
20
Oct
Do Not Reference Medicaid Asset Transfer Penalties in Caregiver Agreements or Loan Documents
October 20, 2022
This matter arose from the imposition of a transfer penalty on Petitioner’s receipt of Medicaid benefits....
17
Oct
An Annuity Which A Medicaid Applicant Cannot Unilaterally Liquidate Is Not Countable
October 17, 2022
In this case, C.L., a resident of a nursing home, applied for Medicaid benefits. The...
12
Oct
10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs
October 12, 2022
10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs 1....
11
Oct
Immediate Medicaid Eligibility Attained By Waiving the Right to Revoke an Annuity
October 11, 2022
A.V. suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In January 2021, A.V. moved into a skilled...
03
Oct
Chen Li, Esq. to Present on Trusts and Trust Taxation Issues involved in the New Jersey Probate and Trust Administration Process
October 3, 2022
Chen Li, Esq. (https://vanarellilaw.com/) will present on Trusts and Trust Taxation Issues impacting the New...
02
Oct
Adult Child Who Worked Part-Time Outside the Home Entitled To Medicaid “Caretaker Child” Exemption
October 2, 2022
In this case, an administrative law judge held that a Medicaid applicant’s transfer of her...
15
Sep
Court Dismisses Challenge to New Jersey’s “Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill” Act
September 15, 2022
In a decision that has been approved for publication, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate...
08
Sep
Please Consider Nominating Us!
September 8, 2022
Six years ago, New Jersey Family launched Best NJ Lawyers for Families campaign. The website asks parents...
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