Limited Visitation for nursing home residents ALLOWED at end of life AND Certain transitional Situations
Since early in the pandemic there have been strict rules that bar in-person visits within nursing care facilities. A client spoke with me recently asking about the parameters for the end-of-life exception to the restrictive policy. The State has adopted a policy, but each facility sets the hours and procedures. Facilities are classified according to their “outbreak...
Adult Adoption is Some Very Happy Estate Planning
A few months ago I was able to do something a little different for an Elder Law attorney. I got to put through an Adult Adoption of an individual who essentially was a “child” to a couple but was not officially so. Doing this had some very strong upside for the couple’s estate planning in light of...
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Special Needs Trustsby Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)Updated August, 2020Practice Area: Special Needs TrustsIn certain circumstances, a disabled child under the age of 22 cannot obtain Social Security Disability child’s benefits on the...
Social Security Disability Benefits For Children
Social Security Disability For Children: Requirements and Criteria For Filing
Children who are disabled may be eligible for disability benefits.
by Linda...
Mental Illness and the Law in New Jersey
Commitment Proceedings, Legal Guardianships and Advanced Directives: Mental Illness & NJ Law
by Lauren Marinaro, Esq.
March 2008
Practice Area: Guardianship
This article will focus on...
Divorce and Disabilities
When Divorce Is the Only Answer and a Family Member Has Disabilities
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)
Updated August, 2020
Practice Area: Family Law
When a marriage is beyond repair, legal assistance is needed to assist you...
Are You Insured Under The Social Security Disability Program
How To Know If You Are Insured Under The Social Security Disability Program
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)February 2011
Before you file an initial application for Social Security Disability benefits, you must make sure that you are insured under that program.
You have to...
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...
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...