A client called our office after the sale of his home. Middletown Township apparently deducted the homestead rebate paid by the seller from the …
Understanding How the Courts in New Jersey Go About Interpreting a Disputed Last Will
When litigation is filed requesting an interpretation of a last will or a provision within a will, a party must realize that this type …
A SNT Can Now Fund an ABLE Account
An ABLE account with a balance of $100,000 or less does not affect a disabled person’s eligibility for SSI. In NJ, Medicaid eligibility remains …
No Drugs on This Property
I read an interesting post recently involving drugs and the sale of an ordinary single-family home. The Buyer’s title company had a very, very …
A Big Breakthrough for Trustees of a Special Needs Trust with the Addition of Administrator-Managed Prepaid Cards
Overview of Administrator-Managed Prepaid Cards Historically, SNT trustees were limited to how methods of payment could be made for SNT disbursements without violating SSA …
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Objecting to a Lien Filed by the State of New Jersey to Recover Medicaid Payments
You can challenge and dispute the right of New Jersey to file a lien against an estate This article discusses how to appeal an …
Will I Lose My Section 8 Housing or Medicaid If I Create a Special Needs Trust?
Many people qualify for section 8 housing financial assistance and Medicaid Creation of a special needs trust will preserve these public benefits without a …
SNT’s Can Now Pay Third-Party Travel Expenses to Enable Individuals to Accompany a Trust Beneficiary
SSA’s prior policy regarding SNT payment of travel expenses to enable third parties to accompany the beneficiary was extremely restrictive. Although an SNT trustee …
Do You Know the New Rule Governing Allowance of Payments of Companion Services and Caregiving Expenses for SNT Beneficiaries?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has long had issues with Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) that include provisions for paying for companion care services and …
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The law firm was also on top of the issues surrounding my mothers Medicaid refining. For anyone that has gone through this it takes …
Dealing with Income Under New Federal Rules Governing Special Needs Trusts
For decades, a Special Needs Trust (SNT) has been the primary planning tool to protect persons with disabilities. Funds held in an SNT are …
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I never thought I’d be saying this about a lawyer & paralegal team but WOW how thankful I am to have them on my …
Wow, Fred knows his stuff
I recently met with Fred for a number of difficult legal issues. Wow, he knows his stuff. Got a lot of good advice and …
Do You Know About the Changes in Federal Law Governing Special Needs Trusts (SNT)?
For decades, a Special Needs Trust (SNT) has been the primary planning tool to protect persons with disabilities. Funds held in an SNT are …
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Appealing Termination of Benefits and Coverage By Medicare: What Can You Do?
Termination of Medicare coverage can be appealed The Medicare appeal process is complicated and complex This article discusses in detail the Medicare appeal process …
Understanding the “Economic Value” of Being Employed When Stock is About to be Purchased By a Co-Shareholder
Shareholders are often employees of their company If they sell their stock they may lose their job The value of being employed should be …
A Municipal Zoning Ordinance Cannot Regulate Who Can Live in a Home
A local zoning ordinance can lawfully regulate uses and buildings in a municipality An ordinance cannot regulate the persons eligible to live in the …
Read This Trial Brief Involving a Hotly Contested Family Business Lawsuit (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the contents of an actual legal brief used by Hanlon Niemann & Wright in a shareholder, …
If New Jersey Does Not Give You Clear Reasons Why They Denied Your Medicaid Application, Then Appeal… and Win
Denial of Medicaid eligibility for long term care can be successfully appealed The state in its notice of denial must give you the statutory …
Read This Trial Brief Involving a Hotly Contested Family Business Lawsuit (Part 1 of 2)
Business and Corporate litigation cases are interesting. This article includes the contents of an actual legal brief used by Hanlon Niemann & Wright in …
Guardianship of Young Children in Your Last Will When You’re Foreign Born and No Family Members Live in the US
NJ has many foreign born parents with minor children If a foreign born parent dies can they appoint a guardian for their children from …
If You Have Kids or Grandkids in College, Either Home or Away, Then Read This Post
Although they still rely on you heavily for support – both emotional and financial – the law considers young persons over the age of …
Do Not Agree to Guarantee Payment to a Nursing Home as a Condition of Admission
Many individuals and families are highly stressed and in crisis when a nursing home placement is necessary Nursing homes often demand that a family …
Appealing Denial of Medicare Coverage
Your hospital admission status is a critical factor for Medicare coverage Medicare says you must be admitted as “Inpatient” rather than as “observation status” …
Objecting to a Lien Filed By the State of New Jersey to Recover Medicaid Payments for Long Term Care
Medicaid Benefits are available to pay for long term care costs for eligible individuals Upon death the state can file a lien against the …
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