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

Sep

Does a Section 529 Educational Savings Plan Account Impact a Minor Receiving SSI Benefits?

September 11, 2016

Question: Does a Section 529 educational savings plan account impact the eligibility of a minor...

Jun

Attorney Liable to Non-Client Beneficiary of Will for Legal Malpractice

June 7, 2016

The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that an attorney who drafted a client’s Last Will...

Jun

The Best Way to Talk to Someone with Alzheimer’s

June 5, 2016

I just read an insightful article in the Washington Post. The article, by Susan Berger,...

May

NJ Supreme Court Rules Non-Lawyers Who Assist In Medicaid Planning Are Engaged In The Unauthorized Practice of Law

May 24, 2016

The Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, appointed by the Supreme Court of New...

May

Disability Planning for New Jersey Residents (Video)

May 8, 2016

Vanarelli & Li, LLC provides Special Needs Trusts and Disability Planning Attorney Services throughout...

May

10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Administering a Special Needs Trust

May 1, 2016

The mission of the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) is to maintain a professional organization...

Apr

Did You Know…? In Some Situations, A Medicaid Applicant’s Home Can Be Gifted Without A Medicaid Penalty

April 8, 2016

In general, Medicaid rules impose periods of Medicaid ineligibility (“penalty periods”) when a Medicaid applicant...

Apr

Alzheimer’s Association Issues 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report

April 7, 2016

The Alzheimer’s Association has issued its 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. The report is “a statistical...

Apr

What is the Medicaid “Look-Back” Period?

April 6, 2016

Medicaid, unlike Medicare, is a public benefit program based upon financial need. As a result,...

Mar

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. Named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers List In 2016, For The 10th Consecutive Year

March 18, 2016

Vanarelli & Li, LLC is proud to announce that Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. has...

Mar

SSA Must Now Provide Reasons for Claim Denials With Citations To Regulations When A Trust Causes SSI Ineligibility

March 5, 2016

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently published new guidelines mandating that the agency issue detailed...

Feb

Attorney Grievance Filed Against Blogging Lawyer Dismissed on First Amendment Grounds

February 18, 2016

In a recent blog post, I wrote about Steven Gursten, a Michigan blogging lawyer who...

Feb

New Brochure on Elder Abuse by Caregivers

February 12, 2016

Feb

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. to Present on Mediating Contested Guardianship Cases

February 10, 2016

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. (https://vanarellilaw.com/) will present at the 2016 CONFERENCE ON GUARDIANSHIP given...

Feb

The Top 10 National Elder Law Decisions of 2015

February 9, 2016

Below, in chronological order, is the annual roundup of the top 10 national elder law...

Feb

Blogging Nightmares: Blogger Found Liable for $600,000 in Defamation Case; Attorney Grievance Filed Against Blogging Lawyer

February 7, 2016

Two recent cases are vivid reminders that blogging can be dangerous. Bloggers are being found...

Jan

Medicare Now Covers Conversations About End-of-Life Care

January 8, 2016

Medicare beneficiaries may now discuss options for end-of-life care with their health care providers. Beneficiaries...

Nov

Reporting Requirements for SSI Recipients

November 17, 2015

The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires periodic reports from all recipients of Supplemental Security Income...

Sep

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. to Present at the 18th Annual Elder and Disability Law Symposium

September 15, 2015

(Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. in the midst of oral argument before the New Jersey...

Sep

Donald D. Vanarelli (Retired), Esq. will be speaking at the 2015 First Annual End Of Life Conference

September 3, 2015

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