Elder Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning in Hackensack, New Jersey

  Although the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many weak spots in our society, one of the most worrying is the vulnerability of long-term care facilities across the United States. New Jersey is no exception to this rule, and many frail and vulnerable people suffered greatly during this crisis. Issues have become quite clear, but what is the government doing to address this problem? While steps are being taken to tackle the problem, some are wondering if it is too little, too late. Perhaps you are currently living in an assisted living home, a retirement home, a long-term care facility, or another similar facility. If you are a  senior citizen in New Jersey , you are entitled to a number of inalienable rights. This past crisis has highlighted the fact that the government and private organizations are fully capable of violating these rights when they see fit. In order to hold these negligent parties accountable, it makes sense to hire a lawyer who is  familiar with elder law ...

The elderly often fall prey to scams that can negatively impact their finances simply because they are not always aware of what is going on around them. Unfortunately, there are some bad people out there who take advantage of the elderly for their own financial gain. Knowing more about the common scams against the elderly is a necessity for anyone who has an aging loved one.  Giro Law  explains some of the most common financial scams that involve seniors. Attempting to Get Married to Gain Access to Funds Some people will go through great lengths to access funds when they believe that an elderly person is wealthy. Unfortunately, this may involve pretending to be in love with an individual to get married to and have easy access to that person’s funds. While many seniors do not fall for this type of scam, others like that feeling of being in love because it brings them great joy. They may assume that the person is being genuine, but it is often obvious to others that...

How to pay for healthcare is by far one of the biggest issues affecting individuals over the age of 50. As the country continues to debate the role of the federal government in mandating healthcare coverage for individuals, roadblocks make discussions difficult to navigate because the conversation comes to a stop when the issue of who would pay the medical bills comes up. As people age, access to income diminishes particularly because older people stop working. Individuals in retirement or those entering retirement must seriously consider their healthcare needs and how to pay for them with a limited or fixed income. Medicare and Medicaid do not pay for all medical services. There are many proposals, at various stages of the legislative process, out there to address the issue of who would pay the medical bill. Expanding Medicare and Medicaid healthcare coverage is one such proposal. Either universal healthcare coverage would be provided to all Americans or the eligibi...