Vanarelli & Li, LLC

  4.3 – 24 reviews   • Elder law attorney

Vanarelli & Li, LLC 07090

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Vanarelli & Li, LLC provides a broad range of legal services for seniors, the disabled and their families. We successfully guide our clients through the complex areas of elder law, income, estate and gift tax laws, public benefits planning, trusts, probate, trial advocacy and court procedures, and the administrative process. We practice in the following areas: — Medicaid & Public Benefits Planning — Will Contests & Probate Litigation — Guardianship & Fiduciary Services — Medicaid Applications & Appeals — Nursing Home Law & Litigation — Estate Planning & Administration — VA Compensation & Pension Benefits — Social Security Disability Appeals — Elder Mediation — Special Needs Trusts — Disability Planning

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Hours

SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday9AM–5PM
Tuesday9AM–5PM
Wednesday9AM–5PM
Thursday9AM–5PM
Friday
(Veterans Day)
9AM–5PM
Hours might differ

Address and Contact Information

Address: 242 St Paul St, Westfield, NJ 07090

Phone: (908) 232-7400

Website: https://vanarellilaw.com/

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Services

Elder Law Attorney
Dispute Resolution Services: Elder Mediation, Collaborative Law, Divorce Mediation Attorney
The Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli offers alternatives to litigating family conflicts through the use of Mediation and Collaborative Law. We specialize in resolving conflicts involving seniors or individuals with disabilities through the practice of Elder Mediation. In resolving issues that confront divorcing couples, we offer Divorce Mediation. In addition, we offer Collaborative Law services for both elder and divorce issues.
Elder Abuse Lawsuits
Any physical and psychological abuse of an elderly person, theft of elderly person’s money or property, or the intentional or unintentional failure to provide care to an elderly person is elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. The average victim of abuse is a female, age 75 or older, with limited resources. When a client is a victim of abuse, there are certain steps that can be taken to stop further abuse, such as obtaining an injunction, a restraining order, or an order removing or evicting the abuser from the victim’s home, or by filing a complaint against a facility or employee, or removing the victim from the facility. The attorneys at the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli have extensive litigation experience representing the victims of abuse as well as defending against false claims of elder abuse.
Estate Planning and Administration
One of the best ways to help assure that your assets will be managed for your family as you intend is to develop a comprehensive estate plan designed to meet your individual needs. The estate planning process typically involves working with your financial, tax and legal advisers to develop a customized estate plan. Many estate plans include the following:Last Wills and Testaments; Durable Financial Powers of Attorney; Advance Medical Directives; Revocable and/or Irrevocable Trusts; Insurance Trusts; Charitable Remainder Trusts; Minor’s Trusts; Spendthrift Trusts; Marital Trusts; Grantor Retained Trusts; Qualified Personal Residence Trusts; Planning for Disabled Children; Gifting Strategies; Business Succession Planning; and Family Limited Partnerships. Attorneys at the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli have the necessary expertise to assist you in planning and administering your estate in an appropriate manner.
Guardianship and Fiduciary Services
The New Jersey Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli provides guardianship services to clients as legal counsel and professional fiduciary. In that regard, Mr. Vanarelli is a Certified Elder Law Attorney, a National Certified Guardian and a Guardian and Court Evaluator in New York State. This combination of credentials allows Mr. Vanarelli and his firm to offer a wide variety of guardianship services to clients.Mr. Vanarelli often represents family members and others seeking guardianship of incapacitated loved ones. Mr. Vanarelli also serves as agent under a power of attorney or guardian for clients in need of such services. Similarly, Mr. Vanarelli may serve as executor under a Last Will and Testament or trustee of an inter vivos or testamentary trust, administering estate assets after the client’s death.
Medicaid Appeals
Attorneys at the New Jersey Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli handle all levels of appeals to assist clients who have been denied Medicaid or other public benefits. Our work includes both Fair Hearings at the administrative level, and the more formal proceedings in state or federal court. While most cases are settled without court intervention, we have the experience necessary to take cases to the highest levels of review if required.
Medicaid Applications
Before filing a Medicaid Application, the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli prepares a comprehensive evaluation of each client’s unique family and financial situation. Based upon the evaluation, the Law Firm provides planning recommendations which are custom-made for each client.The planning recommendations are designed to achieve three goals: (1) to ensure that the care needs of all of our clients are provided for; (2) to make certain that there are sufficient assets available to pay for all needed care; and, (3) to ensure that the client’s estate is preserved for the client’s loved ones to the maximum extent possible. In addition, the Law Firm’s attorneys are available to prepare the Medicaid application and represent the client’s interests through the often lengthy administrative process.
Medicaid and Public Benefits Planning
For each client, the Law Firm develops a comprehensive long-term care plan designed to identify and finance quality long-term care, while protecting the family’s assets from catastrophic care expenses and nursing home costs. These plans often include qualifying family member(s) for needs-based public benefits, such as SSI (Supplemental Security Income), VA Pension benefits and Medicaid, so that the client can obtain quality care and the spouse, children and other heirs are provided with adequate income and resources. Asset protection planning strategies often involve the transfer of client resources. Wills, living wills, powers of attorney and trusts are often employed. Guardianship and other court proceedings may be required.
Nursing Home Law and Litigation
Nursing home negligence, abuse and neglect appear to be on the rise as the number of nursing home residents steadily increase due to our rapidly aging population. When your loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence, abuse and neglect, the team of attorneys and other specialists at the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli can advise you of your loved one’s legal rights, tell you what remedies might be available, and discuss the appropriate actions to take. We have successfully litigated nursing home cases in state courts and in administrative agencies.
Social Security Disability Appeals
You have the right to have an attorney represent you in your Social Security case. Statistics have shown that claimants represented by attorneys have been successful more often than those without attorney representation. Not all attorneys practice before the Social Security Administration. You will do best to find an attorney familiar with the maze of Social Security regulations and the unusual Social Security procedures. Attorney Donald D. Vanarelli, as a former Social Security Claims Representative, has the expertise to help you win your case for disability benefits on appeal.
Special Needs Trusts and Disability Planning
When parents can no longer care for their special needs children due to disability or death, care-giving responsibility falls on siblings, other family members, and the community. Frequently, expenses increase dramatically when care previously provided by parents must instead be provided by professionals. The New Jersey Law Firm of Donald D. Vanarelli helps the disabled population through planning services focusing on special needs trusts and accessing available public benefits.
VA Compensation and Pension Benefits
Monetary benefit programs are available through the Veteran’s Benefits Administration branch of the VA. These monetary benefit programs are separated into benefits for (1) service-connected disabilities and (2) non-service-connected disabilities. The primary benefit for service-connected disabilities is the VA “compensation” benefit, while the primary benefit for non-service- connected disabilities is the VA “pension” benefit. Attorneys at the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli have the necessary expertise to assist clients in filing for and adjudicating claims for VA compensation and/or pension benefits.
Will Contests and Probate Litigation
Litigators and trusts and estates attorneys with the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli bring the requisite experience and knowledge to a wide range of will contests, probate lawsuits, estate challenges and contested guardianship litigation.We seek a prompt resolution to disputes, while protecting and advancing our client’s interests at all times. Litigation attorneys and trusts and estates counsel work together on probate, estate and/or guardianship litigation. This combination of litigation experience and subject matter expertise enhances the likelihood of success for our clients.
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Last Updates

Attorney Fee Cap For Social Security Disability Claims Raised to $7,200
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Reviews

Sonya Poplaski
Don Vanarelli and his team were vital in helping my sister and I understand the bewildering Medicaid process. Our loved ones’s case was not typical, however he researched and found the answers to a number of complicated questions/situations. The only reason why I am not giving a 5 star rating is that Mr. Vanarelli’s response time in answering emails/returning phone calls could have been better.
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Judy Sibilio
My husband and I contacted the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli in order to update our wills. An appointment was set up in a timely manner that was suitable to all. From the time we arrived for our initial appointment to our last appointment for the final signing of the documents, we were treated, courteously, patiently and compassionately by Mr. Vanarelli and his staff. Any questions we had, were immediately answered, whether it be in person, or via an email or phone call. We were made to feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. Based on our experience with the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli, we highly recommend his services for whatever your needs may be. He is very knowledgeable in his field and is a true professional.
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Bob Santanello
I don’t normally write reviews, but we were so impressed with the legal services of Don Vanarelli, that we wanted to share with others how great our experience was.
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Dee Czyzewski
I initially “found” Mr. Vanarelli in 2002, when I really needed legal advice for nursing home placement of my Mother, who was a serious stroke victim. Following that, I was so pleased with the service and outcome, I had Mr. V. help me with options for my disabled brother, as well as getting my final papers in order so no one would have to go through what I went through with my Mom’s final days. I have referred many co-workers and friends to this Law Office, who in turn were as pleased as I was, and in turn referred others. The greatest experience working with Mr. Vanarelli is his calm and gracious demeanor. I cannot say anything to the contrary, he is the absolute BEST!
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Richard Re
I’ve used the Law Office of Donald Vanarelli for years. I’ve always found Don to be thorough, well prepared and thoughtful in his approach to my legal needs. He always provides useful perspectives and he knows the law. I have used Don for both large and small issues and he always delivers. Finally, his staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Whenever I need a lawyer, Don Vanarelli is the first person I call. I happily recommend you do the same.
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Joan Lair
Mr. Vanarelli and his staff were extremely professional, compassionate and effective throughout my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a top-notch Estate or elder care attorney.
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Joe Catino
Your articles are very informative. I look forward to them each time they appear on the Internet. My wife is 86 and has dementia and I am 87 in good health. I am the sole caretaker for my wife. Is getting more and more difficult. Your articles are a real help.
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Jackie Balestra
We hired the team at Vanarelli to handle my mother’s Medicaid application. They took us through, and explained in detail, the process of applying for Medicaid and how to best use her assets to help mitigate the cost during the (dreaded) penalty period. They were incredibly efficient, processed the paperwork in a timely manner, kept us in the loop with correspondence from Medicaid, and in just a few months informed us that her application was deemed eligible for benefits. My family was thrilled with their service and the success of the outcome. I HIGHLY recommend anyone dealing with a Medicaid application to call Don Vanarelli.
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Brian Pohero
I’ve gotten several correspondance from this law office in regards to the dispersement of my grandfather’s will. With nearly every one received there has been a problem. Either something was not correct on the forms, forms had wrong names!, and eventhough I have followed their directions, aparantly something was missed (Maybe it was their directions that were a miss).
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Sam s
AVOID AT ALL COST!! Unless of course you want to be over charged as your case is placed in the slow lane by this attorney so he can bill you endlessly. Self serving attorney that conveniently manufactures imaginary billable actions to drain your funds and bolster his income. This law practice functions more like a junk mail marketeer than a law office. The one thing that arrives in your inbox more than his bills/invoices is his useless unwanted an unsolicited spam mail. STEER CLEAR OF THIS GUY. You have been warned.
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