Vanarell & Li, LLC, Westfield, NJ Elder Law Attorneys

Jan

A New Resource for Families: DDD’s Supports Program Quick Guide

January 26, 2017

The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is a division of New Jersey’s Department of Human...

Jan

The “Typical” Guardianship Action and Contested Guardianships

January 16, 2017

Most guardianship actions are not contested. The “typical” guardianship action proceeds as follows. Upon receipt...

Jan

Older Adults Can Improve Memory and Attention Span Through Vigorous Exercise and Strenuous Mental Effort

January 11, 2017

Why do some older adults remain mentally agile with excellent memory and attention span while...

Jan

2017 Updated VA Pension Benefit Rates

January 9, 2017

Pension Benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Non-Service Connected Disabilities The VA...

Jan

Medicaid Pocket Primer

January 5, 2017

Kaiser Health News has released a Medicaid Pocket Primer. The Primer explains what the Medicaid...

Jan

2017 MEDICARE, MEDICAID, SOCIAL SECURITY and VA AID and ATTENDANCE Numbers Released

January 4, 2017

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Social...

Jan

Initiating a Guardianship Action

January 2, 2017

A step-by-step guide to initiating a guardianship action in New Jersey follows. Documents To Be...

Dec

Will the VA Recognize the Cost of Care Provided by an Unlicensed Caregiver?

December 21, 2016

Question: Will the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognize the cost of care provided by an...

Dec

What Are the Duties of an Agent under a Power of Attorney?

December 11, 2016

Powers of Attorney are common but often misunderstood estate documents in New Jersey and other...

Dec

Attend the Dignity Forum Virtually

December 7, 2016

Last year, the National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC), an important voice for low-income seniors for...

Dec

2017 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Figures Released

December 5, 2016

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released its SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards...

Nov

Estate Planning for Elders Facing Long-Term Care Costs: Medicare, Medicaid and VA Benefits

November 17, 2016

On November 15, 2016, I presented at the Second Annual Caring for Caregivers Conference at the...

Nov

Estate Planning for the Special Needs of Disabled Adults: Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts

November 16, 2016

On November 15, 2016, I presented at the Second Annual Caring for Caregivers Conference at...

Nov

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. is the Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming Caring for Caregivers Conference

November 4, 2016

East Rutherford’s Access for All Committee Hosts the Second Annual Caring for Caregivers Conference on...

Nov

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November 1, 2016

President Obama has proclaimed November 2016 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. The President has...

Oct

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. to Present at the 2016 Elder Law College

October 22, 2016

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. (https://vanarellilaw.com/) will present at the 2016 Elder Law College given...

Oct

Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period Runs From October 15 to December 7. It’s Now Time to Reassess Medicare Choices

October 17, 2016

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7–the period when enrollees...

Oct

“Graduates Timeline” Helps Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Transition from School to Adulthood

October 11, 2016

“Graduates Timeline” Helps Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Transition from School to Adulthood New...

Oct

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. to Present at the Elder & Disability Law Section Roundtable Discussion on Medicaid Appeals

October 6, 2016

Westfield, NJ – October 6, 2016 — Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. (https://vanarellilaw.com/) will participate...

Oct

New Jersey’s State Estate Tax To Be Eliminated

October 3, 2016

New Jersey lawmakers reached an agreement on Friday, September 30th which, among other things, will...

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