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Donald Vanarelli
14
Jul

Failure To Provide ‘Clear And Convincing Proof" of Decedent’s Intent Mandates Denial Of Action To Reform Trust

July 14, 2011
In this case, the decedent, William McLellan, created an irrevocable life insurance trust for the...
01
Jul

Top Vanarelli Law Office Blog Posts: June 2011

July 1, 2011
Below I’ve listed the most popular articles posted to the Vanarelli Law Office Blog based...
30
Jun

Court Rules New Jersey’s Budget Constraints Trump Disabled Adult’s Right To Payment Of Transport Costs

June 30, 2011
A New Jersey appeals court ruled that the state has no obligation to pay for...
22
Jun

Federal Appeals Court Finds VA Failed To Provide Timely Care And Benefits To Veterans

June 22, 2011
In a scathing 104-page opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled...
21
Jun

Should A Mediation Be Terminated When There Is A Power Imbalance Between The Participants?

June 21, 2011
(The following is part of a discussion, taken from a listserv, or electronic bulletin board,...
15
Jun

Intentionally Withholding Information In Mediation Will Not Invalidate The Resulting Settlement Agreement

June 15, 2011
A New Jersey appellate court held that intentionally withholding information in mediation does not invalidate...
14
Jun

Bank Account for Disabled Grandson Is Not Available Asset Under Medicaid Rules

June 14, 2011
In an unpublished, per curiam decision, a New Jersey appeals court ruled that a grant...
09
Jun

Top Vanarelli Law Office Blog Posts: May 2011

June 9, 2011
Below I’ve listed the most popular articles posted to the Vanarelli Law Office Blog based...
08
Jun

Blogger Who Posted Comments On Internet Message Board Is Not A "Journalist" Protected Under Shield Law, N.J. Supreme Court Rules

June 8, 2011
The N.J. Supreme Court held that a self-described journalist who posted comments on an Internet...
06
Jun

Co-Executors Of New Jersey Estate Must Act In Concert; Unilateral Action By Co-Executor May Constitute Grounds For Removal

June 6, 2011
A New Jersey court has held that a co-executor’s “unbridled belief she could act unilaterally...
05
Jun

Court-Approved Compensation Paid To Medicaid Applicant’s Children For Services Under Power Of Attorney Does Not Prevent Medicaid Penalty

June 5, 2011
A New Jersey appeals court upheld the imposition of a penalty period on a nursing...
02
Jun

Presumption Of VA Service-Connection Extended To Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia And Small-Cell Lymphocytic Lymphoma

June 2, 2011
In order to receive service-connected compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in...
30
May

Credibility Determinations By A Trial Court In Cases Involving Claims of Abuse Of A Power Of Attorney Are Binding On Appeal

May 30, 2011
Matter of Mildred B. Trocolor involved a dispute between two of the decedent’s adult children...
23
May

Chancery Court Dismisses Contested Guardianship Action Without A Hearing; Appellate Division Affirms

May 23, 2011
In a victory to the contesting parent, the dismissal of a daughter’s guardianship application without...
17
May

VA Petitioner Wins Right To Challenge Secretary’s Appointment Of Fiduciary

May 17, 2011
In Freeman v. Shinseki, No. 10-1462 (U.S. Ct. App. Vet. Claims April 26, 2011), 2011...
09
May

How Does The VA Treat Life Estate Interests In Determining Eligibility For VA Pension Benefits?

May 9, 2011
(The following is part of a discussion, taken from a listserv, or electronic bulletin board,...
04
May

Spousal Protections Under the Medicaid Program To Be Extended To Same-Sex Couples And LGBT Families

May 4, 2011
Same-sex domestic partners are closer to receiving the spousal protections that opposite-sex married couples get...
03
May

Transfer Penalty Does Not Begin Until Medicaid Applicant’s Assets Transferred To Her Son Were Used To Pay For Applicant’s Care

May 3, 2011
A New Jersey appeals court ruled that the penalty period for a Medicaid applicant who...
25
Apr

Divorce Mediation 101

April 25, 2011
Couples who are facing the difficult prospect of divorce have a critical decision to make: whether...
21
Apr

New Jersey Collaborative Law Group – Officers and Directors – 2011

April 21, 2011
Below is a listing of the 2011 Officers and Directors of the New Jersey Collaborative...
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