Toms River, NJ – The law firm of Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, L.L.C. (CLDDS) is pleased to welcome Peter M. Draper, Esq., who joined the expanding Ocean County law firm on September 8, 2014. Prior to joining CLDDS, Mr. Draper’s experience includes an Appellate PDSection law clerkship at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office,…
It is that time of year, parents of college bound children are gearing up to send them off to school. Parents are shopping to make sure their college student has everything he or she needs for their time away from home. But what many parents often overlook is ensuring that they have the proper legal…
Every person reading this article has the potential to be the subject of a guardianship hearing. As we get older, the concern grows that our mental faculties may become impaired, and we will no longer be able to handle our own personal or financial affairs. Ailments like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are common…
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably experienced the sudden burst of motivation that comes in early January as so many people set their sights on New Year’s resolutions; vowing that this will be the year that you’ll stick to it. And, sadly, if you are like most people, your New Year’s resolutions are notoriously…
A power of attorney (POA) and an Advance Medical Directive are two of the most important estate planning documents you can have, but they may be useless if they don’t comply with the federal privacy law. A POA allows someone you designate (your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to make financial decisions for you. An Advance Medical…
If you are in a Domestic Partnership or Civil Union, think about executing a Hospital visitation Authorization, especially if the relationship with your partner’s extended family is not always pleasant. This could avoid conflicts if your loved one is ever hospitalized, and decisions regarding treatment and other issues arise. You can prepare this document separately and keep it…
To go hand in hand with our offer for a free Advance Medical Directive during the month of October in honor of Special Needs month, here are a few questions to ask yourself prior to having your document prepared. Who do you want to name as your health care representative? Your health care representative will…
Throughout the entire month of October, Diana L. Anderson and Annemarie Schreiber will offer a free Advance Medical Directive in honor of Special Needs Month. An Advance Medical Directive, also known as a Living Will, is an important document that can preserve your health care decisions. As Special Needs Law Attorneys, Anderson and Schreiber, assist…
Many of my clients fall into the category known as the “sandwich” generation : they are caring for their aging parents, while still caring for their own families. Assessing the care your parents need is a matter of observation. The AARP has a good article outlining 35 questions you should ask about your parents. It covers…
Please join me today, at the Ocean county Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River, for free information about Advance Medical Directives. You will have the opportunity to meet with an attorney and have the Advance Medical Directive prepared for you without charge. Come by anytime between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm…
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