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09
Dec

SSI / Medicaid / Social Security / Medicare Income Limits, Premium Increases  and Resources Allowances for 2015

 Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Effective 1-1-15  SSI Federal Benefit Rate           SSI Resource...
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04
Dec

Recent Legal Developments in Special Needs Planning for Disabled Beneficiaries

On December 3rd, I presented at the 72nd Semi-Annual Tax and Estate Planning Forum sponsored by...
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02
Dec

Criminal Conviction for Theft by Daughter who Withdrew Funds from Joint Account with Father Upheld

An appeals court in Maryland has upheld the criminal conviction of a daughter who withdrew...
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01
Dec

Social Security Benefits Deposited Into Special Needs Trust Countable In Determining Medicaid Eligibility

Reversing a trial court, an appeals court ruled that a beneficiary’s Social Security benefits, though...
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26
Nov

SSI Federal Payment Amounts for 2015

What is SSI? SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a federal program that provides monthly...
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25
Nov

I will be presenting on December 18th at NJICLE’s Elder Law College 2014 on “Social Security and Veterans Benefits”

  Elder Law College 2014  Presented by the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education...
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18
Nov

VA BULLETIN:  Net Worth No Longer a Factor in Determining Eligibility for Health Care Benefits

The following notice appeared in the November 15, 2014 RAO Bulletin: To align VA’s healthcare...
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18
Nov

Can A Beneficiary who loses SSI and Medicaid coverage due to the receipt of Social Security Disabled Adult Child benefits continue to receive Medicaid?

Clients often come to my office seeking a solution to the following problem: the client...
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16
Nov

PA Appeals Court Rules that Unlimited Gifting Authority in Power of Attorney Does Not Protect Agent from Criminal Liability for Self-Dealing

Contrary to popular opinion, under the law of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other states, an...
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14
Nov

I will be presenting on December 3rd at NJICLE’s Tax and Estate Planning Forum on “Recent Developments in Planning for Disabled Beneficiaries”

72nd Semi Annual Tax and Estate Planning Forum Presented by the New Jersey Institute of...
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14
Nov

401(k) and IRAs Owned by Spouse of Medicaid Applicant may not be countable by New Jersey Medicaid

New Jersey Medicaid may not count IRAs, 401(k) and pension plans owned by the spouse...
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11
Nov

With Upcoming Major Overhaul of Medicaid, Managed Long Term Services and Supports Debuts in New Jersey

As discussed in a prior blog post, a major overhaul of Medicaid will be introduced...
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03
Nov

Congratulations To Donald D. Vanarelli, Selected for Inclusion in the 2015 New Jersey “Super Lawyers” List

Vanarelli & Li, LLC is proud to announce that Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. has been...
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26
Oct

Will a Medicaid Applicant’s Payment of her Minor Child’s College Expenses Subject the Applicant to a Gift Penalty?

An issue concerning the payment of college tuition arose in a recent case that may...
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20
Oct

Medicaid’s Filing Deadline For An Appeal Can Be Extended Based On “Extraordinary And Extenuating Circumstances”

An appeal of a claim for Medicaid benefits that was filed late may be considered...
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18
Oct

NJ Supreme Court Allows Use Of Judicial Quotes In Lawyer Ads And Websites

REVISED ATTORNEY ADVERTISING GUIDELINE 3 ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENTS: USE OF QUOTATIONS OR EXCERPTS FROM JUDICIAL OPINIONS...
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18
Oct

NAELA News Release about Our Victory in NJ Supreme Court Allowing State Pensions to be Paid to Special Needs Trusts  

NAELA Aids Win for Children With Disabilities of Retired New Jersey Police and Firefighters New...
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13
Oct

Challenge to Summary Administration Fails; Pre-Death Distributions by Power of Attorney Were “Unconventional” But Not Fraudulent

Following the decedent’s death, one of his three children applied for summary administration of the...
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09
Oct

Major Overhaul of Medicaid, Extending Eligibility to Many New Jersey Residents, Scheduled for November 1, 2014

New Jersey’s Qualified Income Trust Template For many years, Medicaid programs available to elderly and...
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08
Oct

Entry of Order Determining Issue of Genuine Dispute was Erroneous; Failure to Give Adverse Party Five Days to Object Violated New Jersey Court Rules

In In re Tomei Trust, in connection with a family dispute regarding ownership of a...
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