Blog – Page 70 – Vanarell & Li, LLC, Westfield, NJ Elder Law Attorneys

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Statistical Trends In the Number And Characteristics Of Nursing Home Residents

Here is updated information on trends in the characteristics and numbers of nursing home residents...

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Top 10 Winning Arguments When Appealing From An ALJ's Denial Of A Social Security Or SSI Disability Claim

Here are 10 arguments that can be used effectively when appealing the denial of a...

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Consumer Protection Laws For Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Are Inadequate, GAO Warns

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has left elderly borrowers vulnerable to abusive...

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Crain's Business Newspaper Confirms That Mediation Firms Are Thriving

According to an article in the July 6th edition of Crain’s Chicago Business, the recession...

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Do Bloggers Share An Ethical Code?

According to a recent study published in the June 2009 edition of the New Media...

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Record Unemployment Reported For People With Disabilities In June

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment among people with disabilities reached its highest...

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Does A Disabled Child Receiving SSI And Medicaid Remain Eligible For Medicaid After Beginning To Receive SSD Under A Parent’s Work Record?

The following excerpt is taken from a discussion between elderlaw attorneys recently posted on a...

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New Cause of Action for Civil Rights Violations at Nursing Homes Recognized

In a landmark opinion that recognizes a new category of lawsuits, the 3rd U.S. Circuit...

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Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq., Owner Of This Weblog, Is An Accredited VA Attorney

Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. is honored to have received accreditation by the Department of Veterans...

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Less Frequent Participation In Social Activities Is Associated With A More Rapid Rate Of Motor Function Decline In Old Age

According to a recent study published in the June 22, 2009 edition of the Archives...

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Wall Street Journal Advises Divorcing Couples In Financial Straits to Consider Mediation

The Wall Street Journal published an article today discussing the increasing number of couples separating...

Jun

Social Security's List of "Best Practices for SSA Claimants' Representatives"

The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) administers the hearings and appeals program for...

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Who Is Eligible For A VA Burial Allowance?

Burial benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA) are payable only under certain conditions (see below...

Jun

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Special Education Students

In a case pitting the family of a special needs high school student against the...

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Transfer Of Inheritance To Special Needs Trust Not Avoidable Under The Bankruptcy Code

In a 2007 U.S. Bankruptcy case from the District of Minnesota, a bankruptcy trustee unsuccessfully...

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Issues That May Benefit From Elder Mediation

Elder conflicts typically involve disputes among adult siblings about issues surrounding an aging parent’s changing...

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Aging in America: Caring for Mom and Dad

With more Americans living well beyond their 70s, more adult children are now left in...

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What Is An Accredited VA Attorney? Why Should Veterans Use An Accredited VA Attorney When Filing For VA Compensation or VA Pension Benefits?

An accredited VA attorney is an attorney who has been granted the authority by the...

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NY Court Rules That Guardian May Conduct Medicaid Planning on Behalf of His Great Aunt

A New York trial court allows a guardian to conduct Medicaid planning on behalf of...

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Are Affairs In Marriage More Acceptable Today Than In Years Past, Causing Fewer Divorces?

Here is a recent discussion thread on a mediation listserv concerning the effect of an...

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