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Dispute Resolution Services: Elder Mediation, Collaborative Law, Divorce Mediation Attorney
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Divorce Mediation: The Sensible, Affordable Alternative
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Donald D. Vanarelli
Whitney W. Bremer
Chen Li
Eric A. Strulowitz
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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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Jul
Social Security Administration Update On How To Contact Hearing Offices During The COVID-19 Pandemic
July 20, 2020
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has asked the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives...
10
Jul
Financial And Clinical Eligibility For Medicaid Applicants Living At Home Must Be Determined On The Same Date
July 10, 2020
The Director of New Jersey’s state Medicaid agency overturned prior decisions to find that, when...
01
Jul
Medicaid Applicant Who Paid Home Health Aides By Checks Payable to “Cash” Without Written Contract Is Subject to Penalty Period
July 1, 2020
A New Jersey appeals court upheld a Medicaid penalty period imposed on a nursing home...
21
Jun
Agency Not Required To Assist Incapacitated Medicaid Applicant Who Could Not Speak, And Whose Power Of Attorney “Disappeared”
June 21, 2020
The New Jersey appellate division sustained the denial of Medicaid benefits based upon the applicant’s...
17
Jun
Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. Will Present At The 2020 Elder and Disability Law Retreat To Be Held Virtually Via ZOOM
June 17, 2020
Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. (https://vanarellilaw.com/) will present at the 2020 Elder and Disability Law Retreat...
15
Jun
New Resource In The Fight Against Elder Financial Abuse
June 15, 2020
Each year on June 15, the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is celebrated by sharing...
12
Jun
Now You Can Report Misconduct in New Jersey’s Nursing Homes And Other Care Facilities To The State Attorney General
June 12, 2020
Do you have evidence of misconduct involving a New Jersey nursing home or other long-term...
12
Jun
Medicare News Alert: Nursing Home Residents’ Right To Retain Federal Economic Incentive Payments
June 12, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a news alert recently recognizing that...
11
Jun
NJ Residents May Now Obtain Divorce Judgments “On The Papers” With No Court Appearance Required
June 11, 2020
On June 5, 2020, the Administrative Office of the Courts issued Directive #18-20, allowing trial...
09
Jun
Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. Will Present at the New Jersey Bankers Association Financial Elder Abuse Webinar
June 9, 2020
New Jersey Bankers Association Financial Elder Abuse Webinar Date Time: Jun 10, 2020 10:00 AM...
02
Jun
How Our Law Firm Is Helping Clients in Response to COVID-19
June 2, 2020
Vanarelli & Li, LLC has been working hard to continue serving you during the Coronavirus...
01
Jun
In Summary Action, Chancery Court Properly Struck Undue Influence And Lack Of Capacity Claims Without A Hearing
June 1, 2020
The decedent, Virginia Ogborne, executed a 2016 will leaving her estate to two of her...
28
May
Updated Quick Guide for Families from the DDD
May 28, 2020
The Quick Guide for Families summarizes the information in the Policies and Procedures Manuals prepared...
21
May
NJ Admonishes Attorney Who Gathered Information About Adverse Party With Counsel By “Friending” Him On Facebook
May 21, 2020
This ethics case stems from a 2007 car accident in which Dennis Hernandez was allegedly...
19
May
CMS Issues New Guidance For The Safe Reopening Of Nursing Homes Across The Country
May 19, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new guidance for state and local officials...
19
May
Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians About the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 19, 2020
Many guardians are wondering how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact their responsibilities. The National Guardianship...
14
May
CMS Issues Nursing Homes Best Practices Toolkit to Combat COVID-19
May 14, 2020
Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new toolkit which was developed...
12
May
Court Identifies Correct Method Of Calculating Fair Market Value Of Real Estate For Medicaid Penalty Determinations
May 12, 2020
When she was admitted to a skilled nursing facility, petitioner owned a home. Following her...
09
May
Mind Your Loved Ones (MYLO) Smartphone App
May 9, 2020
Launched by the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Law and Aging, Mind Your Loved...
08
May
Appeals Court Affirmed Breach of Fiduciary Duty By Guardian Who Used Ward’s Funds For Personal Needs
May 8, 2020
B.M. was incapacitated since birth. E.M. and plaintiff L.M. are her siblings. L.M. lived with...
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