5 Quick Tips for Grey Divorce
Although divorce in general has had a slight decline over the last 5 years, divorce in the over 50 crowd is rapidly on the upswing for a variety of reasons. Some ofRead More…
15Oct/15
Dementia – 5 Reasons to Attain Guardianship of Your Elderly Parent
Unforunately, as parents age, the chances of them acquiring a degenerative mental illness increases. Dementia is only one of the possible age related ailments that your parent may fall victim to, and it’sRead More…
01Aug/14
Are You Eligible for Your Ex’s Social Security Benefits?
Many people don’t realize that they may be eligible for their ex’s social security benefits. If you are divorced, and were married for ten years or more, have been divorced for atRead More…
How is Guardianship of an Incapacitated Adult Determined in New Jersey?
Sometimes people are incapable of caring for themselves and require an agent to act on their behalf. When someone is found by a New Jersey court to be incapable of managing their ownRead More…
15Jul/14
The Gray Divorce Phenomenon
There’s a lot of media coverage lately of the gray divorce phenomenon, fueled by a recent study by researchers from Bowling Green University, as well as a spate of highly publicized divorcesRead More…
25Jun/14
Who Has the Right to Make Your Funeral Arrangements?
In New Jersey you’re allowed to name an individual to make your funeral arrangements. This “funeral agent” does not have to be the executor of your will, nor do they have toRead More…
18Jun/14
Bankruptcy Protection for Those Who Inherit Retirement Funds?
The United States Supreme Court recently decided that there is no bankruptcy protection for those who inherit retirement funds. In a unanimous decision the court said that inherited IRAs are not subjectRead More…
22May/14
Seniors Should Beware of Living Trust Scams
Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous people in the world who will take advantage of and exploit the more vulnerable members of our society for their personal gain. One of the more recent (andRead More…
13May/14
New Jersey Caregivers Assistance Act
A bill called the New Jersey Caregivers Assistance Act recently passed through the New Jersey state assembly’s Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens committee. It still needs to pass through the state assembly andRead More…
04Apr/14
Guardianship of an Incapacitated Adult
When speaking about guardianship of an incapacitated adult, it is important to understand just what exactly being a “guardian” means. A guardian is a court-appointed person who has the power and theRead More…