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October 1, 2015
Medicaid Planning Traps: “Pattern” GiftsIt may be cliché to portray Medicaid caseworkers as a massive machine or computer but rest assured, when it comes to any financial “help” or “gifting,” it is searching for a pattern. By default, gifts (or as the regulations like to refer to them, transfers for less than fair market value)
September 25, 2015
NJ Medicaid Planning Traps: Paying The Family For CaregivingThis article is particularly difficult to write. The people who most often get caught in this particular “trap” are trying to do the right thing for their family, and often need the money they’re transferring simply to keep the lights on. If it’s not done correctly, the
September 18, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Local Businesses Combine to Serve Elders In Crisis Hamilton, New Jersey – September 18, 2015 – Two local firms have merged to create a comprehensive and holistic approach to elder care and crisis management, incorporating both legal and practical solutions. Archer Law Office, an elder law firm based out of Hamilton
September 14, 2015
NJ Medicaid Planning Traps: The “$17,000 Gift” Rule Updated on 2/3/2023 to reflect the most recent amounts allotted for gifts.We get the question a lot here: people are told that they can give away up to $17,000 per year per person, but does that affect their eligibility for Medicaid benefits? Here’s the short answer: giving away
September 7, 2015
How Do You Start the End-of-Life Conversation?One of the biggest questions and concerns for clients seeking the services of an elder law attorney is allaying the fear that they cannot make medical decisions on their loved one’s behalf at a critical time. Documents such as an advance medical directive, a living will, a POLST, and
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