Law Office of Donald B. Mark

Celebrating 30 Years of Practice in Stratford, NJ

Posted by markelderlawon January 13, 2022January 13, 2022in Long-Term Care

The Law Office of Donald B. Mark was founded in January of 1992, which was 30 years ago this month. We are proud to be a part of the Stratford, NJ community. Donald B. Mark grew up in Stratford and…

Increase in Medicaid Utility Allowance for Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon January 4, 2022September 1, 2023in Medicaid

When a spouse enters into an assisted living facility or a nursing home, a portion or all of his or her monthly income must be paid to the facility. There are laws that protect the healthier spouse from being impoverished. …

Change in Medicaid Laws Allow for an Increase in Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon December 3, 2021December 14, 2022in Medicaid

If a husband or wife requires long-term custodial care, then the healthier spouse may be entitled to spousal support. The amount of the spousal support is based upon his or her monthly income and the minimum amount that the healthier…

Change in Medicaid Laws Concerning Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon November 10, 2021January 19, 2023in Medicaid

If a spouse requires long-term care in a facility, then a portion of that spouse’s income must be paid to the facility as his or her “cost share”. The spouse who is institutionalized is allowed to keep $50.00 per month…

Life Estate Is Not Subject to a Medicaid Lien

Posted by markelderlawon October 29, 2021in Estate Planning

According to N.J.A.C. 10:49-14.1 (n) (1), the State of New Jersey is not allowed to impose a Medicaid lien against a life estate. According to both federal and state law, the State of New Jersey is required to impose a…