Search Results - attorneys specializing in elder law

1. How to Make Elderly Law More Effective
December 02, 2017

Many elderly and disabled people face serious legal challenges related to old age: health issues, pension claims, insurance claims and so on. An elaborate legal framework and a support structure are required to facilitate the elderly in addressing legal issues facing them. To alleviate suffering that many elderly experience at old age, you need to adopt multiple strategies to combat this disturbing problem. As people grow older, the more they require legal services, the same way they require health care. Issues like writing of wills, acquiring property, personal estates, tax issues, the list ... (read more)

Author: Richard Conard

2. Elder Law Attorney—Areas of Focus
November 21, 2017

Elder law is a broad area of law but generally speaking it can include any legal issue that an older adult and their family are facing. An elder law attorney in Red Bank may cover one or more particular areas of law. When looking for this type of lawyer make sure that they practice the specific experience you need. These attorneys should also have some knowledge of the elder network, which means that they should be able to show you private and public agencies that can assist you. Focus areas of an elder attorney • Estate planning—when an elder law attorney Toms River deals with est... (read more)

Author: Richard Conard

3. Medicaid—Planning Ahead Strategies
October 16, 2017

Although it may not seem possible there are ways that you can plan ahead for Medicaid. In many instances, it is a misconception that you mustdiminish all your assets and income in order to get Medicaid. This is not always the case to become eligible for Medicaid. To help plan for the future and make sure that your medical expenses will be covered here are some strategies to follow. Nursing home costs On average the stay in a nursing home is 835 days according to the National Care Planning Council. The monthly cost can range from three to thirteen thousand dollars a month. Based ... (read more)

Author: Richard Conard

4. How to Live Your Last Years in New Jersey
September 06, 2017

One of the issues of greatest concern to older adults is where and how to live the last years of their lives, without having to rely on children or grandchildren. Health conditions, as well as loneliness, often force them to have to find a home for special care for the elderly. There are countless organizations in the State of New Jersey that are designed to serve the elderly, so it is imperative to seek the advice of an elder law attorney Toms River. Although the ideal situation for the elderly is to receive the care of their family, there are cases in which the elderly need a more profes... (read more)

Author: Richard Conard

5. Searching an Experienced Elder Law Lawyer
August 01, 2017

Elder law deals with issues related to the elderly and disabled people. This law involves writing wills, answeringquestions, and planning strategies for protecting assets against long-term care costs, obtaining disability, social security, and Medicare payments. Attorneys focusing in Elder Law Red Bank and Toms River know public and private resources may be available for your relatives. Their services are useful for health, end-of-life planning decisions, long term care planning and instances of elder abuse. Quality attorneys are crucial in getting the best for the elderly in relation to... (read more)

Author: Richard Conard

6. My Parents Are Getting Old, How Do I Protect Them? - Tips from a Specialist Elder Law Attorney
June 12, 2017

In the present day and age, the prevalence of abuse of the elderly is seen to be on the increase. Perhaps this is the result of a growing disregard for the elderly, as the family unit continues to disintegrate and becomes smaller. Most elderly adults in America rely on hired caregivers or their loved ones to assist them in their everyday tasks including cleaning the house, paying bills, bathing, taking medication on time among others. It’s perhaps this over dependence and pressure of responsibility that overwhelms their caregivers and compels them to abuse. If you suspect that your loved one o... (read more)

Author: Richard Conard

7. Special Needs Planning—What you Should Know
April 25, 2017

As their children get older, parents start to stress over how they are going to pay for their children’s college but if you are parents of a special needs child, you are facing a more difficult and daunting task. These parents do not have to worry about a college education. They need to be sure they are going to be able to provide financial support and care for their special needs child after their death. This can be a complex question because no one can predict what their child’s medical needs will be in the future nor do they know how long they will live. To get help making sure their ch... (read more)

Author: Richard Conard