Law Office of Donald B. Mark

Financing Long-Term Care

It is often never too late to seek guidance from an elder law attorney who can use a variety of legal strategies to help you preserve and protect your hard-earned life savings and assets.

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Through the use of proven, dependable strategies and unique plan development, we help our clients be proactive in Medicaid planning. Medicaid planning preserves life savings and protects assets from nursing homes and assisted living expenses.

Wills

Our clients have peace of mind through the estate planning process. Mr. Mark has extensive experience in re-titling assets and creating sound, comprehensive wills.

Powers of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a legal document giving a person the power to act for someone else. This document allows you to give another person the ability to make legal decisions for you.

Trusts

Mr. Mark establishes special needs trusts for individuals who are disabled and under the age of 65 years and supplemental special needs trusts for any individual who is disabled, including adult children who are disabled.

Estate and Probate

We understand the difficult, emotional turmoil that family members experience when a loved one passes away. We are here for you to guide you through the overwhelming, complex process of probate and estate administration.

Attorney

Donald B. Mark has been practicing law for over 35 years and devotes his practice to elder law. As a solo practitioner, Mr. Mark gives each case his personal attention and is extremely dedicated to his clients.

What is Elder Law?

Elder law is an area of legal practice focusing on issues that concern the aging population. Elder law attorneys handle a wide range of concerns surrounding elder care.

Why Select an Elder Law Attorney Who Is Certified?

Donald B. Mark is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. By selecting a certified elder law attorney, you gain the assurance that you are receiving accurate thorough advice from a uniquely trained attorney.

Changes for the Gift Tax and Estate Tax

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023by markelderlaw

Prior to 2023, the maximum amount that a person could gift without filing a gift tax return was $16,000 per person. If an individual transferred gifts worth more than $16,000 to one person in a year, then the person who…

National Elder Law Month 2023

May 5, 2023by markelderlaw

May is designated as National Elder Law Month by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Elder law attorneys address the legal needs of elderly people including long-term care planning and financing, Medicaid planning, estate planning, Wills, Trusts, and…

Changes in Medicare Part B Premium for 2023

April 18, 2023by markelderlaw

Medicare Part B provides coverage for services by a physician, outpatient hospital services, durable medical equipment and other health services that are not covered by Part A. Each year the Medicare Part B premium is revised based upon federal law. …

Medicare Changes Daily Co-pay

April 3, 2023by markelderlaw

If a person who is on Medicare requires therapy, rehabilitation or skilled care in a facility, then Medicare may pay a portion of that person’s care in the facility. According to federal law, that individual must have been in a…

Medicaid Income Cap 2023

March 21, 2023by markelderlaw

Medicaid has strict rules with respect to eligibility requirements for assistance to pay for a person’s long-term care. An individual must satisfy the resource and income requirements for Medicaid eligibility. New Jersey requires that an individual’s gross monthly income be…

Medicaid Changes the Maximum Spousal Support for a Healthier Spouse

March 1, 2023by markelderlaw

When a spouse enters into a nursing home facility, a portion of his or her income may be paid to the healthier spouse but it is based upon complex Medicaid rules and regulations. The regulations refer to an award of…

I would like to thank you for all your hard work and time on behalf of my son and I. You have no idea the peace of mind and relief that I am feeling now to know that Dennis will be taken care of, safe and secure after I’m gone. You have made that feeling possible for me! You are a very kind person and I am grateful to have chosen you. I also applaud your knowledge and understanding of your work. Since you made me feel confident by your knowledge, I am confident that our documents are the very best. We wish you the best of everything in life in all your future endeavors.

Rae

Our family would like to thank you all for your professionalism, caring, and diligence with my father’s estate. Continue your good work and I will recommend people to seek your services. Enjoy life and best wishes to you and your families!

Laurie

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