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…
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New Rating System for Nursing Homes
Choosing a nursing home is an extremely important and often overwhelming decision that affects the daily life of you and your loved one. You want to be sure that your loved one is receiving the best care. There is a…
Who Can Create a Special Needs Trust?
In 1993 Congress passed special laws that amended the Medicaid statute. A portion of the amendment to the Medicaid statute concerns the establishment of a Special Needs Trust for a disabled beneficiary who is less than 65 years of age. …
Report Cards for Nursing Homes
Our clients usually do no sit at home and decide that their health is declining, and they should therefore enter into a nursing home facility. Most of our clients enter into a nursing home after receiving care in a hospital. …
Seek Legal Advice before Gifting Assets
If significant assets are transferred to a child, then there will be a tax and estate planning ramifications from the transaction. The transfer of funds may prevent the parent from obtaining Medicaid assistance to pay for needed long-term care. In…
