Blog – Page 3 – Vanarell & Li, LLC, Westfield, NJ Elder Law Attorneys

Oct

An Annuity Which A Medicaid Applicant Cannot Unilaterally Liquidate Is Not Countable

In this case, C.L., a resident of a nursing home, applied for Medicaid benefits. The...

Oct

10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs

10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs 1....

Oct

Immediate Medicaid Eligibility Attained By Waiving the Right to Revoke an Annuity

A.V. suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In January 2021, A.V. moved into a skilled...

Oct

Chen Li, Esq. to Present on Trusts and Trust Taxation Issues involved in the New Jersey Probate and Trust Administration Process

Chen Li, Esq. (http://VanarelliLaw.com/) will present on Trusts and Trust Taxation Issues impacting the New...

Oct

Adult Child Who Worked Part-Time Outside the Home Entitled To Medicaid “Caretaker Child” Exemption

In this case, an administrative law judge held that a Medicaid applicant’s transfer of her...

Sep

Court Dismisses Challenge to New Jersey’s “Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill” Act

In a decision that has been approved for publication, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate...

Sep

Please Consider Nominating Us!

Six years ago, New Jersey Family launched Best NJ Lawyers for Families campaign. The website asks parents...

Aug

If She Possess Sufficient Capacity, An Incapacitated Person May Execute A Last Will And Testament

If a person declared to be incapacitated wishes to execute a Last Will and Testament,...

Jul

State Medicaid Programs Can Seek Reimbursement From Injury Settlements Or Awards For Future Medical Expenses

If you are injured due to another person’s negligence and receive Medicaid benefits to pay...

Jul

Chen Li, Esq. to Present on the New Jersey Probate Process and Executor Duties

Chen Li, Esq. (http://VanarelliLaw.com/) will present on the “New Jersey Probate Process and Executor Duties:...

Jul

Tell Congress: Support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act NOW!

The asset limit for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has been stuck at $2,000 since 1984....

Jul

Sister’s Testimony Alone Sufficient to Prove Transfers to Her from Medicaid Applicant Were for Applicant’s Living Expenses

In this case, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, reversed a final decision of...

May

Court Dismisses Daughter’s Lawsuit Against Mother’s Estate Lawyer

Before she died, Dorothy Dreher (“Dorothy”) had her attorney prepare a power of attorney naming...

Mar

Donald D. Vanarelli named to the 2022 Super Lawyer’s list in Elder Law for the 16th consecutive year

We are pleased to announce that Donald D. Vanarelli was named to the New Jersey...

Mar

Law Firm Announces New Partner and Name Change

It is with great pride and gratitude for her years of effort and loyalty to...

Feb

Department of Justice Hosting a Virtual Conference: Elder Justice Decision-Making Capacity Symposium

Every day the lives of older adults are profoundly and negatively impacted in both the...

Feb

Arbitration Clause In Last Will and Testament is Unenforceable

After their father’s death, one of the decedent’s sons filed litigation...

Feb

Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Available Through Medicare, FREE

News Alert from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website: Medicare does not currently...

Jan

Declaration of Public Health Emergency Extended

On January 14, 2022, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, United States Department of...

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