Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week is a weeklong celebration that provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for our senior population. This year, COVID has been an enormous, … Read More »
“What is Medicaid?” It is one of the most common questions we get. The short answer: Medicaid is a program that provides low-cost healthcare services for applicants who meet the necessary qualifications. The covered services will vary depending on the recipient’s state of residence, and whether they live at-home, in the community, or in an … Read More »
Planning for someone with special needs can improve quality of life for the person and their family. Generally, our goal is to help the disabled person’s loved ones to protect and set aside resources to be used for their long-term care needs. Special needs planning requires a special set of tools because there are many … Read More »
We are proud to announce that our Elder Care Coordinator, Katie Knook, has earned her Certificate in Elder Care Coordination (CECC). Over the last 15 weeks, Katie has successfully completed three online courses through the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA) in collaboration with The Stockton Center on Successful Aging at the Richard Stockton … Read More »
As we continue to adjust to the new normal, many family caregivers find themselves struggling with their living situation. If you are caring for an elderly parent during these new and difficult times, our Elder Care Coordinator, Katie Knook, shares some tips on how to keep your aging loved ones socially engaged, physically active, and … Read More »
Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is poorly created or not frequently updated can be vulnerable to contestation. What is contestation? It is the formal objection to a will’s (or trust’s) validity because it either: a) doesn’t reflect the wishes of the person … Read More »
As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you or a loved one fall ill. One of the most important and relatively easy things you … Read More »
It is with great pride to announce that estate planning and elder law attorney Charles “Chris” Bratton, II, Esq., LL.M. has been unanimously elected as a member of CONTACT Cape-Atlantic’s Advisory Board. CONTACT Cape-Atlantic is a volunteer-driven agency that helps the elderly and disabled continue to remain independent in their own home through its Telephone … Read More »
We are excited to announce that three members of our interdisciplinary care team have each successfully completed the requirements of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) and have earned their professional certifications as a Certified Dementia Practitioner! Elder care coordinators, Anne Markel-Crozier, BSW, CSW and Claire Merendino, RN, and our Physical Therapist Consultant, … Read More »
In these times of social distancing, a common worry among the public is how to lawfully execute important documentation when in-person contact is limited. This unusual state of affairs requires adapting our current laws to permit businesses to continue to run remotely, help attorneys effectively represent their clients, and allow the general public to continue … Read More »
