Managing a Special Needs Trust (SNT) comes with tremendous responsibility. Trustees are not only tasked with safeguarding the financial future of a beneficiary with special needs, but they must also ensure that trust assets...more
Careful planning for a loved one with disabilities is one of the most important and compassionate acts you can take as a parent or caregiver. It’s not just about securing their financial future, it’s about preserving their...more
5/30/2025
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Life Insurance ,
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Special Needs Adults ,
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For parents of children with special needs, planning for the future goes far beyond drafting a will. One of the most complex — and important — pieces of the puzzle is ensuring that your retirement assets are distributed in a...more
5/19/2025
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Asset Management ,
Beneficiaries ,
Disability Benefits ,
Disabled Children ,
Estate Planning ,
Medicaid ,
Retirement ,
SECURE Act ,
Tax Planning ,
Trusts
Recent coverage from reputable news sources such as The New York Times and Associated Press has brought renewed attention to the detrimental effects of Medicaid estate recovery on families. Understanding Medicaid: Medicaid...more
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....more
5/2/2024
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Cy Pres Funds ,
Disabilities ,
Domestic Workers ,
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Home Health Care ,
Inheritance Tax ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Probate ,
Public Records ,
Special Needs Children ,
Wills
Beginning April 1, 2024, the State of New Jersey will increase the Medicaid penalty divisor to $440.10 per day, as compared to the previous penalty divisor of $384.57 in 2023. See Medicaid Communication No. 24-03....more
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...more
3/1/2024
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Disability Benefits ,
Disabled Children ,
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Elder Care ,
Food Stamps ,
Health and Welfare Plans ,
Life Insurance ,
Long-Term Care ,
Medicaid ,
New Jersey ,
Nursing Homes ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Social Security Benefits ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Trusts