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Lost in thought, widow stares out the window, looking quite sad, illustration.
06
Sep

Chancery Court Denies Widow’s Request to Compel Sale of Certain Estate Assets to Her

September 6, 2024
The decedent’s surviving spouse Deborah had previously filed a probate lawsuit under New Jersey Statute...
Color illustration of divorce proceedings.
21
Aug

Despite Divorce, Ex-wife is Entitled to Decedent’s Bonds Based on “POD” Designation

August 21, 2024
Prior to his death, the decedent (Michael) and his wife (Jeanine) had divorced and entered...
Illustration of nursing home resident in wheelchair being assisted by staff.
08
Aug

Medicaid 2024 Community Spousal Maintenance and Shelter Allowance Adjustments

August 8, 2024
Effective July 1, 2024, the Medicaid Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (also known as “MMMNA”)...
Color illustration of husband/father's grave visited by wife and daughter.
30
Jul

Inheritance and Marriage: What is a “Surviving Spouse”?

July 30, 2024
Under New Jersey law, if a decedent dies without a valid will, his or her...
Illustration of a group of abled and disabled persons.
15
Jul

NJ Medicaid Announces WorkAbility Phase 2 Expansion

July 15, 2024
Effective February 1, 2024 On April 17, 2024, the New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance...
13
Jul

Elder and Disability Law News for July 2024 from Vanarelli & Li, LLC

July 13, 2024
Medicaid Eligibility and Child Support Illustration.
09
Jul

Medicaid Applicant’s Assets Placed in Trust for Child Support are Not “Available” in Calculating Medicaid Eligibility

July 9, 2024
Appellate Division Reverses Final Agency Decision W.F. is a legally incapacitated person who has been...
Guardianship legal fees color illustration.
26
Jun

Legal Fees Denied to Court-appointed Attorney and Temporary Guardian

June 26, 2024
Appellate Division Affirms; Supreme Court of New Jersey Agrees to Hear the Case The Office...
Men's health awareness illustration featuring father and son.
18
Jun

Celebrate Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month

June 18, 2024
As we celebrate Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month, let us take the time to...
Female medical professional points to Medicaid rules and regulations on clipboard.
10
Jun

Increase in the Medicaid Penalty Divisor

June 10, 2024
Effective April 1, 2024 New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services announced an...
30
May

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024

May 30, 2024
Raising Multi-Generational Awareness World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (“WEAAD”) is an annual initiative launched on...
30
Apr

A Reminder to Review Your Estate Plan After Important Life Events

April 30, 2024
Court rules that although decedent executed his will years before marrying wife, wife is not...
08
Mar

Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery

March 8, 2024
When considering a long-term care plan involving applying for Medicaid coverage, prospective Medicaid applicants and...
07
Feb

Ex-wife of Decedent Ordered to Turn Over 401(k) Proceeds to Decedent’s Estate

February 7, 2024
In 2008, Brian Petronaci (“Brian”) and Laurie Voigt (“Laurie”) were married. They divorced in 2015,...

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