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Richard Miller authors article for Think Advisor titled “4 Things Advisors Must Know About Beneficiary Designations”

March 20, 2024

“Many people believe that a will controls the disposition of all of one’s assets at death. This is not so.” Richard Miller, Esq., Chair of the Elder Law Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, explores crucial insights for Financial Advisors in a recent Think Advisor article discussing beneficiary designations. Richard emphasizes four critical points: Read […]

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Proudly Participates in National Letter to an Elder Day

February 26, 2024

Led by our Elder Law Practice Group we were so excited to participate in National Letter to an Elder Day today! Members of the MB team wrote heartfelt letters (and even included a few gifts) to bring smiles to seniors’ faces at a local nursing home. Started by Love For Our Elders, a nonprofit organization […]

Donald Dennison, Esq. Discusses Asset Protection from Nursing Home Costs in NJMoneyHelp.com Interview

January 29, 2024

“Transfers of assets into trust are typically considered gifts, therefore, this type of planning is usually done well in advance of someone needing Medicaid services.” Elder Law attorney Donald A. Dennison, Esq. from Mandelbaum Barrett PC shared insights in a recent interview with NJMoneyHelp.com. Delving into the question of whether a trust safeguards assets from […]

Richard Miller, Esq. spotlighted in Primerus Weekly

January 10, 2024

“When you’re talking about wills and estates and people who are sick and need guardians or are disabled, you’re seeing people at their most raw, who need the most help,” says Richard Miller, Esq. who heads up the Elder Law Department at Mandelbaum Barrett PC. “Sometimes you see the good, the bad, and the ugly.” […]

Richard Miller, Esq. authors article for Insurance Newsnet titled “How insurers can mitigate their exposure when it comes to beneficiary designations”

December 19, 2023

“One of the biggest myths and misconceptions of estate planning is that a will controls the disposition of all one’s assets at death. This is not the case. Failing to distinguish the difference between probate and non-probate assets could lead to unintended and costly consequences not only for the person who owns the asset, but […]

Donald Dennison featured in Best of Essex article discussing “Plan Today for Tomorrow”

September 27, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Elder Law attorney Donald Dennison, Esq. was recently featured in a Suburban Essex’s Best of Essex article titled “Plan Today for Tomorrow.” In the article, Donny, a 2022 Best of Essex Gold Medal winner, discusses why it’s so important to put your wishes in writing. “Most people delay this type of planning […]

Donald Dennison, Esq. interviewed by Nina Del Rio on 106.7 Lite FM radio show discussing “Medicaid Benefits and Eligibility at the End of the PHE”

April 5, 2023

During The Public Health Emergency (PHE) caused by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (“DMAHS”) suspended routine redeterminations for most Medicaid beneficiaries. But now with the end of the PHE this month, many Medicaid beneficiaries are wondering how they will be impacted. Mandelbaum Barrett PC Elder Law attorney Donald “Donny” A. […]

Richard I. Miller and Donald Dennison interviewed for ROI-NJ article titled “No small matter: Business owners can face unique planning challenges, elder law expert says”

January 12, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Elder Law Chair, Richard I. Miller, Esq. was recently interviewed for the January 11, 2023 issue of ROI-NJ discussing the challenges for small business owners in terms of long-term care planning. He also addressed the issues for business owners and their spouses to qualify for Medicaid which is often needed to pay […]

Donald Dennison and Lynne Strober Receive Readers’ Choice Award in Elder Law and Family Law Respectively

December 12, 2022

Suburban Essex Magazine just released their 2022 “Best of Essex” Reader’s Choice Award winners and you might just recognize 2 of them! Congratulations to Mandelbaum Barrett PC attorneys Donald “Donny” A. Dennison, Esq. of our Elder Law Practice who received the Gold Medal for Elder Law and Lynne Strober, Co-Chair of our Matrimonial and Family Law Practice, who took […]