Don’t Let Your Convenience Turn Into a Crisis: Joint Bank Accounts and Medicaid Eligibility in New Jersey
When caring for an aging parent or a disabled loved one, convenience and simplicity is usually the goal, especially when it comes to managing money. Many families find it convenient to add a parent’s name to a college aged child’s account or an adult child’s name to…
Income & Resource Standards for New Jersey Medicaid Only Updated
The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services issued Medicaid Communication No. 26-01 on December 26, 2025. The document includes updates to certain eligibility and post-eligibility calculations, and reflects a 2.8%…
Does the Mailbox Rule Apply to New Jersey Medicaid Applications?
When applying for Medicaid or completing annual renewal paperwork in New Jersey, deadlines are critical. Missing a due date for requested documents can lead to a denial of the application or termination of benefits—sometimes with devastating consequences. But what…
New Jersey’s Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA) was enacted in New Jersey to provide clarity and structure for fiduciaries seeking access to a decedent’s or incapacitated person’s digital assets. The law balances the privacy expectations of…
Digital Asset Estate Planning in New Jersey: Don’t Forget Your Digital Life
In today’s world, estate planning isn’t just about physical property or bank accounts. Increasingly, individuals are amassing significant digital assets—social media accounts, cryptocurrency, online business platforms, cloud storage, digital photos, frequent flyer…
Inheriting a House in New Jersey: What Happens When Co-Owners Disagree?
If you inherit a house in New Jersey with someone else and you disagree on whether it should be sold, the situation will likely fall under property law and co-ownership rules. Here’s an overview of your options: 1. Try to Negotiate or Reach an Agreement Discuss the…
Fighting Back Against Arbitrary Medicaid Denials for Failure to Respond
The situation is all too common for Elder Law attorneys and their Medicaid applicant clients – a denial or termination of benefits due to supposedly insufficient documents, even when the agency is provided with everything it asked for. A recent decision, M.L. v. Essex…
Medicaid is on the Chopping Block Again: Who Will Be Impacted in New Jersey?
Since President Donald J. Trump’s re-election, discussions about the future of Medicaid have intensified. In January 2025, the Trump administration temporarily paused federal financial assistance—sparking widespread uncertainty about Medicaid funding. Although the…
NJ ABLE Accounts: Preserving Benefits for Individuals with Disabilities
⚠️ Updated for 2026: This post has been updated to reflect changes effective January 1, 2026, including the expanded ABLE age eligibility threshold and updated contribution limits. Planning for the financial future of individuals with disabilities can often be…