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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...

Jun

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...

Jun

Issues That May Benefit From Elder Mediation

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

Jun

Aging in America: Caring for Mom and Dad

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

Jun

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...

Jun

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...

Jun

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...

Jun

Georgia Case Addresses The Impact Of VA Aid and Attendance Benefits On Medicaid Eligibility

A May 27, 2009 Administrative Law decision in Georgia addresses the impact of Veteran’s Administration...

Jun

June 15th Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) is an organization, founded in...

Jun

Recent Survey Shows Increase in Number of Divorcing Couples Unable to Afford Traditional Divorce Who Seek Cost-Effective Alternatives Such As Collaborative Divorce And Mediation

In a recent survey, 68% of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA) contacted from across the...

Jun

Estate Planning for VA Aid and Attendance Eligibility

I copied the following dialogue from an elder law / estate planning listserv in which...

Jun

Sensible Estate Tax Act of 2009

Under the law passed by President Bush, the Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act of...

Jun

Jersey Hospitals Facing Loss Of Millions In Medicaid Funds

According to the June 8, 2009 edition of the Star-Ledger newspaper, two-thirds of New Jersey’s...

Jun

Notice To All Veterans (And Widowed Spouses Of Veterans): Substantially Improved Veterans Benefits Now Available

Veterans may be eligible to receive up to $1,949 in non-taxable monthly income from the...

Jun

VA Priority Groups

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) operates and maintains a nationwide network of medical treatment centers,...

Jun

Medicaid Eligibility Established Although Gifts Were Made During The Look-Back Period

In the May 27, 2009 Initial Decision of Estate of M.M. v. DMAHS, a New...

Jun

Recent Decision By Director Of Medicaid Shows Continuing Hostility Toward Annuities As A Medicaid Planning Tool

As I had reported in my March 4, 2009 post, found here, a New Jersey...

Jun

Preventing Future Challenges To Your Estate Plan

When developing your estate plan, it is important to recognize the possibility that, after your...

May

Parents Of Disabled Child Removed As Trustees of Child's Special Needs Trust After Commingling Funds

A Rhode Island court removed the co-trustees of a special needs trust established for the...

May

Introducing The Incoming Officers Of The NJ State Bar Association Elder and Disability Law Section

I am happy to report that the owner of this weblog has been elected as...

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