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Cumberland County · Elder Law
Elder Law firms in Cumberland County, NJ
1 firm in Cumberland County lists elder law as a practice area.
Elder Law in Cumberland County
The firm below has an office in Bridgeton. Elder law focuses on the legal needs of older adults and their families: paying for long-term care, Medicaid eligibility, guardianship, special needs trusts and protecting a spouse who stays at home.
Fees
Elder law attorneys often charge flat fees for Medicaid applications and planning, and hourly rates for guardianships.
What elder law covers
- Medicaid planning
- Long-term care
- Guardianship
Questions to ask before you hire
- 1. Are you a Certified Elder Law Attorney?
- 2. What can we still do if care is needed soon?
- 3. How do you charge for this kind of matter, and can I see the fee agreement in writing?
- 4. Who will handle my case day to day, and who do I call with questions?
- 5. How many matters like mine have you handled in New Jersey?
Firms
Elder Law guides
All guidesAdult guardianship in New Jersey: how it works and the alternatives
In New Jersey, a guardian for an adult is appointed by the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part, after a verified complaint is filed with the Surrogate in the county where the person lives. The complaint is generally supported by affidavits from two physicians (or a physician and a licensed psychologist) who examined the person within 30 days, and the court appoints an attorney for the person. Courts can order a limited guardianship, and a power of attorney or health care proxy may avoid court altogether.
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Special needs trusts in New Jersey: first-party, third-party and ABLE
A special needs trust holds money for a person with a disability without disqualifying them from means-tested benefits like Medicaid and SSI. In New Jersey, a first-party trust holds the person's own money, must be funded before age 65 and must repay Medicaid at death, while a third-party trust funded by family generally has no payback requirement. An NJ ABLE account is a simpler savings option for people whose disability began before age 46.
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Medicaid for nursing home care in New Jersey: planning basics
In New Jersey, Medicaid long-term care is provided through NJ FamilyCare's Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program. In 2026, a single applicant generally can have no more than $2,000 in countable resources, and anyone with income over $2,982 a month needs a Qualified Income Trust. Transfers made in the five years before applying are reviewed and can trigger a penalty period.
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