Blog – Page 15 – Vanarell & Li, LLC, Westfield, NJ Elder Law Attorneys

Sep

Denial Of Medicaid Benefits Reversed; Agency Decision Not Supported By Evidence

L.A., a nursing home resident, applied for Medicaid benefits to pay for long-term care costs....

Sep

Professionalism, Compassionate Service, Personal Attention and Legal Expertise . . .

The Law Office of Vanarelli & Li, LLC is committed to providing clients with the...

Sep

Ethical Use of Internet Search Engine Advertising by New Jersey Lawyers

New Jersey’s Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics (ACPE) considered the following inquiry: May a lawyer...

Aug

Wishing You A Very Happy Labor Day

On Labor Day, We Pay Tribute To The Contributions And Achievements Of American Workers Take...

Aug

New Jersey Creates Consumer-Friendly Platform Streamlining The Medicaid Eligibility Process

Medicaid is a critical lifeline for many low-income, elderly, or disabled New Jersey residents who,...

Aug

Court Approves “Decanting” of an Irrevocable Trust to a Special Needs Trust, Allowing the Beneficiary to Qualify for Needs-Based Government Benefits

Moses Ratowsky created an irrevocable trust for the benefit of his grandson, Daniel Schreiber (hereinafter...

Aug

Medicaid Denial Based On Nursing Home’s Failure To Request Clinical Screening Of Applicant Affirmed

E.S. was admitted to Brookdale Assisted Living Facility (Brookdale) in April 2015. E.S. was paying...

Aug

The Latest Information on Staffing Levels for Every Nursing Home in New Jersey

Latest Data Indicate Low Staffing Is Both Persistent and Persuasive Staffing is perhaps the most...

Aug

Disabled Applicant Incapable Of Accessing Bank Account But With Legal Authority To Do So Found Medicaid Ineligible

In August 1998, M.A., and her daughter, also named M.A., opened a bank account at...

Aug

Executor of Estate Can Deduct Expenses Incurred in Caring for his Mother and Brother from Proceeds of Home Sale

Peter and his brother Sheldon are the only children of Anna Biber. Anna owned a...

Jul

Lawsuit By Nursing Home Against Daughter of Resident Who Transferred Money to Herself Dismissed

New Jersey appeals court held that a nursing home does not have standing to bring...

Jul

Purported Irrevocable Annuity Actually Revocable?!! Medicaid Denied

M.M. filed for Medicaid benefits on three occasions. In June 2018, M.M. filed her first...

Jul

After Signing Refunding Bond and Release, Beneficiary is Barred from Bringing Claims Against Executrix

The decedent’s eldest daughter Francine was the executrix of her estate. In 2011, the attorney...

Jul

“Spousal Refusal” Application Based Upon The Age And Health Of Medicaid Applicant’s Spouse Should Have Been Granted

N.S., who was 87 years old and residing in a nursing home, submitted an application...

Jul

Theft Of Elder’s Assets By Home Health Aide Not Covered By Healthcare Agency’s Liability Insurance

Louis Keppel hired Donna Thomas as a home health aide. Thomas was employed by Angela’s...

Jun

10 Tips for Guardians of Older Adults

The National Center on Law & Elder Rights recently published the following 10 Tips for Guardians...

Jun

Power Of Attorney Who Withdrew Money For Medicaid Planning Not Required To Return Funds

A power of attorney does not have to return money she took from her now...

Jun

Federal Case Dismissed After NJ Reverses Interpretation of Caregiver Child Exemption to Medicaid Asset Transfer Rules

In 1986, Plaintiff Andres Nieves, Sr. purchased a home in Dover, New Jersey (the “home”)...

Jun

Descendants Of Great-Grandparents May Not Inherit As Intestate Heirs In New Jersey

Sally Rosenthal passed away on February 16, 2015. She was unmarried, had no children and...

Jun

Once A Transfer Of Assets Penalty Is Imposed By Medicaid, The Penalty May Not Be Interrupted Or Suspended

Z.P. was a resident of Aristacare at Cedar Oaks in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Z.P....

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