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Seven Reasons Why It’s Important to Talk To An Attorney Who Understands the Needs Of Hospice Patients and Their Families

Hospice is an approach to medical care for patients nearing the end of their life. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for patients who have a terminal illness. With that in mind, hospice focuses on pain management and symptom relief while addressing the patient’s emotional, social and spiritual needs-as well as the needs of the family members. Hospice lets patients and their families share their end-of-life experience with dignity, and in most cases, in the comfort of their own homes.

There are often legal issues which arise at this time. There may be decisions to make on how to handle things ranging from healthcare decision making to financial management to how your property should pass at your death. Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., managing partner of Hanlon Niemann, a central New Jersey law firm that offers a well-respected elder law practice to clients throughout New Jersey on such issues as Medicaid and Medicare qualification, nursing home rights, asset protection, guardianships, trusts, wills and all issues affecting an aging population, compiled a list of some of the reasons why it’s important to deal with an attorney skilled in helping families during this difficult time.

It’s important to deal with an attorney who concentrates his or her practice on these types of issues. Helping families through this difficult time takes a special set of skills. Not only is it important to understand the technical part of the law, but it’s also critical to have an attorney who understands the emotional aspects. You want someone you will be comfortable with, and someone who has provided the services to countless families going through the same issues you and your family face now.
The attorney’s staff must also be well-trained. Hospice caseworkers are a special group of people. Once you’ve dealt with them, you quickly find that to be true. And while it’s important to deal with an attorney who is sensitive and understands the issues you’re facing...it’s also crucial to deal with an attorney whose practice is geared toward helping you and your loved ones. Plus it’s important that the attorney’s staff also understands all of the challenges you are facing since you may be dealing with the support staff often.
You want an attorney who understands the government programs that are available to you. In this day and age, it’s difficult for any professional to know all there is to know about any given topic. That’s especially true when it comes to issues of government benefits like Medicare and Medicaid. It’s important that you deal with an attorney who works frequently in this area and who is used to dealing with the State. You need an attorney who knows how to help you and your family.
It’s important to deal with an attorney who knows how to help you to protect your life’s savings. No matter the size of your estate, you worked hard to earn it. It’s important to you and it’s important to your family that you pass along as much of it as possible. When selecting an attorney, be sure that he or she is knowledgeable on how to help you arrange things so that you receive the care you need and so that your assets will be preserved for your family to the greatest extent allowed by the law.
How to avoid probate. For many hospice patients, one of their most important concerns is that they want their estate to pass to their loved ones without going through probate. There are many ways to accomplish this, ranging from simple beneficiary designations to gifting strategies to trust planning and so on. It is important that you deal with an attorney who understands the various ways that property passes...and who can show you how to arrange your estate to avoid probate where that is appropriate.
It is important to work with an attorney who knows the value of a dollar. One of the biggest gripes people have in dealing with legal professionals is that they feel like they are “on the clock” and will be charged extra for every question they ask or every time they pick up the phone. Where possible, you should consider an attorney who works on a flat fee basis. Ideally, you want someone who will tell you, when possible, what will be involved and what the cost will be. That way you can be a smart consumer and get the most for your dollar, while making sure that things are handled in the most appropriate manner.
Select an attorney who makes house calls. Dealing with clients on hospice is unlike most other types of legal practice. Usually the family has to go to the attorney’s office for a consultation. Not only can this be stressful, but it also takes a lot of time. An attorney who deals with hospice, on the other hand, will make house calls when needed. This makes things easier on the family, especially in the late stages, since often times hospice patients have great difficulty getting around.

All of these are reasons why it is important to deal with someone who practices in this important area of the law and who has a sensitivity to the needs of hospice patients and their families.

If you or a loved one is on hospice, the ability to make financial and healthcare decisions may decrease over time. Making informed decisions about personal, business and healthcare issues may become more difficult or even impossible.

Fortunately, proper planning will assure that things are handled according to your wishes and that you’ve taken the best steps possible to protect your loved ones and to protect your family.

Call now to discuss your concerns with an attorney who understands hospice and the special challenges a life threatening illness can present.

If you have any questions about the contents of this article, please call Fredrick P. Niemann personally at 732-863-9900 or e-mail him at fniemann@hnlawfirm.com.

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		Seven Reasons Why It’s Important to Talk To An Attorney Who Understands the Needs Of Hospice Patients and Their Families Seven Reasons Why It’s Important to Talk To An Attorney Who Understands the Needs Of Hospice Patients and Their Families Hospice is an approach to medical care for patients nearing the end of their life. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for patients who have a terminal illness. With that in mind, hospice focuses on pain management and symptom relief while addressing the patient’s emotional, social and spiritual needs-as well as the needs of the family members. Hospice lets patients and their families share their end-of-life experience with dignity, and in most cases, in the comfort of their own homes. There are often legal issues which arise at this time. There may be decisions to make on how to handle things ranging from healthcare decision making to financial management to how your property should pass at your death. Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., managing partner of Hanlon Niemann, a central New Jersey law firm that offers a well-respected elder law practice to clients throughout New Jersey on such issues as Medicaid and Medicare qualification, nursing home rights, asset protection, guardianships, trusts, wills and all issues affecting an aging population, compiled a list of some of the reasons why it’s important to deal with an attorney skilled in helping families during this difficult time. It’s important to deal with an attorney who concentrates his or her practice on these types of issues. Helping families through this difficult time takes a special set of skills. Not only is it important to understand the technical part of the law, but it’s also critical to have an attorney who understands the emotional aspects. You want someone you will be comfortable with, and someone who has provided the services to countless families going through the same issues you and your family face now. The attorney’s staff must also be well-trained. Hospice caseworkers are a special group of people. Once you’ve dealt with them, you quickly find that to be true. And while it’s important to deal with an attorney who is sensitive and understands the issues you’re facing...it’s also crucial to deal with an attorney whose practice is geared toward helping you and your loved ones. Plus it’s important that the attorney’s staff also understands all of the challenges you are facing since you may be dealing with the support staff often. You want an attorney who understands the government programs that are available to you. In this day and age, it’s difficult for any professional to know all there is to know about any given topic. That’s especially true when it comes to issues of government benefits like Medicare and Medicaid. It’s important that you deal with an attorney who works frequently in this area and who is used to dealing with the State. You need an attorney who knows how to help you and your family. It’s important to deal with an attorney who knows how to help you to protect your life’s savings. No matter the size of your estate, you worked hard to earn it. It’s important to you and it’s important to your family that you pass along as much of it as possible. When selecting an attorney, be sure that he or she is knowledgeable on how to help you arrange things so that you receive the care you need and so that your assets will be preserved for your family to the greatest extent allowed by the law. How to avoid probate. For many hospice patients, one of their most important concerns is that they want their estate to pass to their loved ones without going through probate. There are many ways to accomplish this, ranging from simple beneficiary designations to gifting strategies to trust planning and so on. It is important that you deal with an attorney who understands the various ways that property passes...and who can show you how to arrange your estate to avoid probate where that is appropriate. It is important to work with an attorney who knows the value of a dollar. One of the biggest gripes people have in dealing with legal professionals is that they feel like they are “on the clock” and will be charged extra for every question they ask or every time they pick up the phone. Where possible, you should consider an attorney who works on a flat fee basis. Ideally, you want someone who will tell you, when possible, what will be involved and what the cost will be. That way you can be a smart consumer and get the most for your dollar, while making sure that things are handled in the most appropriate manner. Select an attorney who makes house calls. Dealing with clients on hospice is unlike most other types of legal practice. Usually the family has to go to the attorney’s office for a consultation. Not only can this be stressful, but it also takes a lot of time. An attorney who deals with hospice, on the other hand, will make house calls when needed. This makes things easier on the family, especially in the late stages, since often times hospice patients have great difficulty getting around. All of these are reasons why it is important to deal with someone who practices in this important area of the law and who has a sensitivity to the needs of hospice patients and their families. If you or a loved one is on hospice, the ability to make financial and healthcare decisions may decrease over time. Making informed decisions about personal, business and healthcare issues may become more difficult or even impossible. Fortunately, proper planning will assure that things are handled according to your wishes and that you’ve taken the best steps possible to protect your loved ones and to protect your family. Call now to discuss your concerns with an attorney who understands hospice and the special challenges a life threatening illness can present. If you have any questions about the contents of this article, please call Fredrick P. Niemann personally at 732-863-9900 or e-mail him at fniemann@hnlawfirm.com. The information contained in the Hanlon Niemann, P.C. ("HN" or the "firm") website is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice or an offer to perform services on any subject matter. The content of this website contains general information and may not reflect current legal developments, verdicts or settlements. Recipients of contents from this site, clients or otherwise, should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in the site without seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from an attorney licensed in the recipient's state. HN expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the information or other contents of this site. Any information sent to HN via Internet e-mail or through the HN website is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis. The transmission of the HN site in part or in whole, and/or communication with HN via Internet e-mail through this site does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between HN and any recipients. The firm does not endorse, and is not responsible for, any third-party content that may be accessed through this website. Nothing herein is intended to create an attorney-client relationship and shall not be construed as legal advice. This is not an offer to represent you, nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The content of any e-mail sent to HN, or any of its attorneys at the e-mail addresses set forth in this website will not create an attorney-client relationship and will not be treated as confidential. Copyright © 2007 Hanlon Niemann, P.C.. All rights reserved. All materials presented on this site are copyrighted and owned by Hanlon Niemann, P.C., or other individuals or entities as designated. Any republication, retransmission, reproduction, downloading, storing or distribution of all or part of any materials found on this site is expressly prohibited. NO REPRESENTATIONS This material may contain technical or typographical errors. HN does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness or suitability. IN NO EVENT SHALL HN BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATING TO THIS MATERIAL, FOR ANY USE OF THIS WEBSITE, OR FOR ANY OTHER HYPERLINKED WEBSITE. HN takes no responsibility and makes no warranty whatever for the content or information contained on sites linked to or from this site. All such links are provided on this website solely for the convenience of users and do not represent any endorsement, advertisement or sponsorship of linked sites or any products or services offered.

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