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Eric A. Strulowitz
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In re Keri Lead Counsel
New Jersey Super Lawyer
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Jun
“Caregiver Child” Exemption Granted By Medicaid Even Though Child Was Employed Outside The Home
June 1, 2018
After suffering a stroke and spending a period of time in a rehabilitation facility, A.K....
01
Jun
SSA Gives Guidance on the Use of Prepaid Debit Cards by Special Needs Trust Beneficiaries
June 1, 2018
Trustees of special needs trusts are increasingly relying on “administrator-managed prepaid debit cards,” such as...
28
May
New Jersey Court Has Jurisdiction Over Estate Of New Jersey Domiciliary; Ex-Wife Has No Standing To Challenge Jurisdiction
May 28, 2018
The decedent’s will was admitted into probate in Bergen County, New Jersey, after the court...
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May
Peace of Mind Checklist
May 27, 2018
My law office presents this Peace of Mind Checklist as a tool readers can use to...
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May
Frivolous Litigation Sanctions Imposed On Siblings Who Challenged Sale Of Estate Property
May 20, 2018
Following their divorce, the decedent, John Garay, and his ex-wife owned a parcel of real...
15
May
New York Times Article: Choosing A Nursing Home? Check The YELP App!
May 15, 2018
If you are choosing a nursing home, a May 11, 2018 article by Paula Span...
15
May
The House Veterans Affairs Committee Passed The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act
May 15, 2018
On May 8, 2018, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives...
14
May
Elder Law, Estate/Trust Planning and Special Needs Law Firm REVEALED In New YouTube Video … All In 34 Seconds
May 14, 2018
New YouTube Video about the Law Office of Vanarelli & Li, LLC Vanarelli &...
09
May
New Law Adds Protections For Adults In New Jersey With Developmental Disabilities
May 9, 2018
The Stephen Komninos’ Law, enacted in 2017, went into effect on May 1, 2018. The...
07
May
“Caregiver Child” Exemption Denied; Medical Records Missing, And Medicare, Instead Of Caregiver, Paid For Care
May 7, 2018
R.K. transferred her one-third interest in a house she owned jointly with her daughter and...
03
May
Attorney Fee Awards Reversed On Appeal; Trial Judge’s Award of “Barely A Fraction” Of The Attorneys’ Time Was Abuse Of Discretion
May 3, 2018
The decedent was survived by her incapacitated son, for whom the decedent had previously been...
25
Apr
Video Spotlight: On Certified Elder Law Attorneys
April 25, 2018
The video posted above informs viewers of the legal issues facing seniors, and the importance...
23
Apr
Because Of Husband’s Undue Influence, Wife Must Disgorge Funds From Decedent’s Annuity
April 23, 2018
In 2006, the William Mallas executed a Last Will and Testament dividing his estate equally...
20
Apr
Appellate Division Issues Series Of Decisions In Favor Of Medicaid, All Relating To The Filing Of Untimely Appeals
April 20, 2018
Between April 2, 2018 and April 11, 2018, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division,...
20
Apr
Appeals Court Affirms Medicaid’s Rejection Of Fair Hearing Request Filed Without Applicant’s Written Authorization
April 20, 2018
After J.C. was admitted to a nursing facility, her son, S.C., submitted an application to...
19
Apr
Appeal Of Medicaid Denial Rejected As “Grossly Out Of Time;” Counsel’s Argument To The Contrary Is “Spurious”
April 19, 2018
A.S.’s nephew and power of attorney designated Senior Planning Services (“SPS”) as A.S.’s authorized representative...
19
Apr
Request For Retroactive Medicaid Benefits Denied: Appeal of 3rd Medicaid Denial Does Not Reopen 2 Prior Medicaid Denials
April 19, 2018
There were three Medicaid applications filed on behalf of E.M. The first was filed in...
18
Apr
Incapacitated Medicaid Applicant Barred From Pursuing A Late Appeal, Despite Death Of Her Guardian
April 18, 2018
D.G. was declared legally incapacitated, and her son was appointed as her guardian. Her son...
17
Apr
Appeals Court Finds That Medicaid Properly Rejected A Request For Medicaid Fair Hearing Filed Nine Months Late
April 17, 2018
After A.S. entered a nursing home, her son T.S. applied for Medicaid benefits on her...
16
Apr
Request For Medicaid Hardship Waiver Denied As Untimely
April 16, 2018
An application for Medicaid benefits was filed for S.H. by his authorized representative, G.G. On...
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