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Protecting the Family Home: “No Monthly Payment” Does Not Mean No Cost
What senior homeowners and their families should know before signing a home equity investment agreement The central warning: A home equity investment can turn a quick cash payout into a large, unpredictable claim against your home. The absence of monthly payments may make the product feel affordable, but over time it can consume the homeowner’s future appreciation, complicate refinancing, and leave the homeowner, or their heirs, owing more than they can pay without selling the property.
Elder Law, Probate Litigation and Special Needs Newsletter: April 2026 Issue
New Medicaid Work Requirements: What Older Adults and Families Need to Know - In 2025, Congress passed a sweeping federal spending law widely referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). Among its many provisions are significant changes to the Medicaid program, including the introduction of nationwide work requirements for many Medicaid recipients. Please see full publication below for more information.
Elder Law, Probate Litigation and Special Needs Newsletter: September 2025 Issue | JD Supra
Hot off the press! The latest issue of our Elder Law, Probate Litigation & Special Needs Newsletter is here! This month’s highlights include: • Don’t Rely on Medicare or Medicaid for Your Long-Term Care • When Does an Agent Under a Power of Attorney Become Liable? • The Black Hole: Navigating the Passing of a Spouse During a Divorce
Elder Law, Probate Litigation and Special Needs Newsletter: June 2025 Issue | JD Supra
Heirs, Assets, and Arguments: Why Elder Law Attorneys Are Key in Probate Litigation - Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed to heirs or beneficiaries and debts are settled. While many estates pass through probate smoothly, disputes can and do arise—sometimes tearing families apart and draining the estate’s assets. This is where probate litigation comes in.
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: March 2025 Issue | JD Supra
New Jersey Officially Introduces Driver’s License Notation for Autistic Motorists - Autistic motorists in New Jersey, as well as their parents/guardians, are now able to request that their autism diagnoses be notated on their driver’s license. This notation will appear as a code in the “restrictions” column of the driver’s license. In doing so, New Jersey joins 12 other states that offer similar driver’s license notations.
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: April 2024 Issue | JD Supra
Check out our April Elder Law and Special Needs newsletter! Our legal team explores important topics including beneficiary designations and the recent updates to the Medicaid divisor, which came into effect this month. Please see full publication below for more information.
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: February 2024 Issue | JD Supra
Our February Elder Law and Special Needs newsletter is now available! In this issue, our attorneys delve into timely topics such as recent legislative developments in New Jersey. Specifically, we explore new laws designed to support drivers with Autism, as well as initiatives establishing “Presumptive Eligibility” under Medicaid’s Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program. Stay informed and empowered with the latest insights from our team.
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: November 2023 Issue | JD Supra
Your Health, Your Choice: A Guide to Medicare Open Enrollment - The Medicare open enrollment period runs through December 7th, 2023. Medicare adjusts costs, coverage, and accepted providers on an annual basis. If you have received “Evidence of Coverage,” or an “Annual Notice of Change,” from Medicare, now is the time to review your coverage, and, if necessary, make changes to your Medicare healthcare plan to better suit your needs for the coming year.
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