Social Security Disability FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security DisabilityFebruary 2012Q. What are the basic rules to apply for Social Security Disability benefits?A. The basic requirements are as follows:You are not working due to a severe, medically-documented impairment;You previously worked for a sufficient number of quarters to be insured under this...
Why Guardianship is Important
How To Get Guardianship for Loved Ones who have Intellectual Disabilities,and Why It Is Important
Your adult child or loved one needs Guardianship to be registered in the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) System.
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Social Security Rules You May Not Know About
Social Security Rules You May Not Know Aboutby Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)Updated August, 2020Practice Area: Elder LawThere are many protections built into the Social Security system for insured individuals and their family members. In some cases, an individual didn’t pay into the system long enough to be...
Medicare and Secondary Insurance Coverage
Medicare and Secondary Insurance Coverage
Health care providers should submit claims to Medicare as well as your secondary carrier.
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)
January...
Financing House Expenses
Financing House ExpensesLinda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)June 2012, updated August 2020Practice Areas: Elder Law, MedicaidElders who require either institutional care in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, or who are trying to remain in their homes in their local communities, face many hurdles when they are...
Reverse Mortgages
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN ELDER LAW : Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages may impact your estate plan, taxes and benefits.
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)
October...
Loans & Mortgages
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN ELDER LAW : Loans and Mortgages
Questions and answers about Elder Law planning, Medicaid, Loans and Mortgages.
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)
June 2015; updated...
Forms of Real Estate Ownership
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN ELDER LAW : Forms of Ownership and Their Attributes
In elder law, it is important to check your form of property ownership.
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)
June...
Impact on Taxes & Estate Planning
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN ELDER LAW : Impact on Income, Estate and Gift Taxes
Transferring real estate may impact your estate plan, taxes or Medicaid benefits.
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney...
Medicaid Basic Rules
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN ELDER LAW : Medicaid Basic Rules
The Medicaid application for nursing home care or care in the home can be complex.
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)
June 2015;...