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When is the Right Time to Start Planning for Long-Term Care?

September 14, 2020 Frank Campisano

Do you have plans in place for your long-term care? Long-term care includes things like Medicaid planning, assisted living, home care nurses, any specialized medical care, and more. It’s not something many of us think about before we need it, but planning ahead of time and developing

5 Important Reasons to Avoid a Do-It-Yourself Will

August 10, 2020 Frank Campisano

When it comes to your will, advice from an estate planning attorney ensures your wishes are carried out exactly as you desire, leaving no room for confusion or misinterpretation. We’ve seen the rise of do-it-yourself wills over the last few years, but it’s important to understand what

What are Medicaid Transfer Penalties?

August 03, 2020 Frank Campisano

Medicaid can be a complicated system, and you may benefit from speaking with an elder law attorney who can help clear up any confusion you might have. It’s normal to want to complete all the Medicaid enrollment paperwork yourself, however, in order to

5 Important Documents to Have in Place for Estate Planning during COVID-19

July 09, 2020 Frank Campisano

If you’re searching for a dependable estate planning attorney in New Jersey, we are here to help. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the lives of people across our country, we want to ensure you are prepared if you or someone in your family contracts the

3 tips for people in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program

July 02, 2020 Frank Campisano

Are you in need of an elder law attorney in New Jersey? Elder law covers a range of issues from estate planning to Last Will and Testament to Power of Attorney and many more. Every family is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all solution, especially when it

The Basics of A Trust Administration – What You Need To Know

June 22, 2020 Frank Campisano

A trust administration happens when any settlor passes away or becomes incapacitated, and since there was a living trust involved, there would be a trust administration. A living trust contains language that spells out what happens when a settlor becomes incapacitated or when one or both of the

NJ Medicaid Penalties You Need to Be Aware Of

June 08, 2020 Frank Campisano

Medicaid is health insurance that the government offers to people who may have low income or certain health conditions. This means it's paid for with public funds that are collected through income taxes. Eligibility can vary by income, household size, and citizenship status, depending on your state. While

The Pros and Cons of a Miller Trust

May 21, 2020 Frank Campisano

Firstly, what is a Miller Trust?

Texas falls under the list of states that have an “income-cap” and makes an allowance for a Miller Trust. Should the applicant’s income be more than the “income-cap”, the applicant’s initial income needs to be adjusted downward. By redirecting income to the

What is the Kiddie Tax and Why Does it Matter?

May 21, 2020 Rich Casamento

Kiddie tax is imposed on individuals under 18 years old (or younger than 24 and a full-time student) whose investment and unearned income is higher than an annually determined threshold. Unearned income is referred to funds such as interest, dividends, and capital gains, but not including wages. It was designed to prevent

3 Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families

April 15, 2020 Frank Campisano

Many couples find their perfect match the second time around at marriage, and this can mean bringing together kids from different marriages. It’s a happy ending, but it does mean that your estate plan needs to be a little more complex in order to ensure dependents are

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When is the Right Time to Start Planning for Long-Term Care?

5 Important Reasons to Avoid a Do-It-Yourself Will

What are Medicaid Transfer Penalties?

5 Important Documents to Have in Place for Estate Planning during COVID-19

3 tips for people in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program

The Basics of A Trust Administration – What You Need To Know

NJ Medicaid Penalties You Need to Be Aware Of

The Pros and Cons of a Miller Trust

Firstly, what is a Miller Trust?

What is the Kiddie Tax and Why Does it Matter?

3 Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families

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