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Jul

New Cause of Action for Civil Rights Violations at Nursing Homes Recognized

July 1, 2009

In a landmark opinion that recognizes a new category of lawsuits, the 3rd U.S. Circuit...

Jul

Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq., Owner Of This Weblog, Is An Accredited VA Attorney

July 1, 2009

Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. is honored to have received accreditation by the Department of Veterans...

Jun

Less Frequent Participation In Social Activities Is Associated With A More Rapid Rate Of Motor Function Decline In Old Age

June 30, 2009

According to a recent study published in the June 22, 2009 edition of the Archives...

Jun

Wall Street Journal Advises Divorcing Couples In Financial Straits to Consider Mediation

June 28, 2009

The Wall Street Journal published an article today discussing the increasing number of couples separating...

Jun

Social Security's List of "Best Practices for SSA Claimants' Representatives"

June 27, 2009

The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) administers the hearings and appeals program for...

Jun

Who Is Eligible For A VA Burial Allowance?

June 26, 2009

Burial benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA) are payable only under certain conditions (see below...

Jun

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Special Education Students

June 24, 2009

In a case pitting the family of a special needs high school student against the...

Jun

Transfer Of Inheritance To Special Needs Trust Not Avoidable Under The Bankruptcy Code

June 23, 2009

In a 2007 U.S. Bankruptcy case from the District of Minnesota, a bankruptcy trustee unsuccessfully...

Jun

Issues That May Benefit From Elder Mediation

June 21, 2009

Elder conflicts typically involve disputes among adult siblings about issues surrounding an aging parent’s changing...

Jun

Aging in America: Caring for Mom and Dad

June 21, 2009

With more Americans living well beyond their 70s, more adult children are now left in...

Jun

What Is An Accredited VA Attorney? Why Should Veterans Use An Accredited VA Attorney When Filing For VA Compensation or VA Pension Benefits?

June 18, 2009

An accredited VA attorney is an attorney who has been granted the authority by the...

Jun

NY Court Rules That Guardian May Conduct Medicaid Planning on Behalf of His Great Aunt

June 17, 2009

A New York trial court allows a guardian to conduct Medicaid planning on behalf of...

Jun

Are Affairs In Marriage More Acceptable Today Than In Years Past, Causing Fewer Divorces?

June 16, 2009

Here is a recent discussion thread on a mediation listserv concerning the effect of an...

Jun

Georgia Case Addresses The Impact Of VA Aid and Attendance Benefits On Medicaid Eligibility

June 15, 2009

A May 27, 2009 Administrative Law decision in Georgia addresses the impact of Veteran’s Administration...

Jun

June 15th Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 13, 2009

The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) is an organization, founded in...

Jun

Recent Survey Shows Increase in Number of Divorcing Couples Unable to Afford Traditional Divorce Who Seek Cost-Effective Alternatives Such As Collaborative Divorce And Mediation

June 13, 2009

In a recent survey, 68% of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA) contacted from across the...

Jun

Estate Planning for VA Aid and Attendance Eligibility

June 12, 2009

I copied the following dialogue from an elder law / estate planning listserv in which...

Jun

Sensible Estate Tax Act of 2009

June 11, 2009

Under the law passed by President Bush, the Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act of...

Jun

Jersey Hospitals Facing Loss Of Millions In Medicaid Funds

June 10, 2009

According to the June 8, 2009 edition of the Star-Ledger newspaper, two-thirds of New Jersey’s...

Jun

Notice To All Veterans (And Widowed Spouses Of Veterans): Substantially Improved Veterans Benefits Now Available