Business Details
Trusted Elder Law Services in Rutherford, NJ
The Law Office of Daniel Jurkovic has provided trusted legal counsel in Elder Law for over two decades. Our practice focuses on addressing the unique legal needs of senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, offering expertise in Medicaid qualification, guardianship, estate planning, and special needs trusts. As a certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, we combine deep legal knowledge with compassionate service to help families navigate complex legal challenges. Our team prioritizes personalized attention, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that protect their assets and future. With home and nursing home visits available, we strive to make legal services accessible to all clients across Northern New Jersey.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our history of successful litigation and active community engagement through educational speaking engagements. We maintain strong partnerships with elder care professionals to provide comprehensive support for our clients' legal and practical needs. Our office in Rutherford, NJ, serves as a hub for reliable legal guidance backed by decades of specialized experience. We adhere to the highest ethical standards while maintaining transparency in all client interactions. From will preparation to complex trust administration, our practice delivers authoritative legal expertise with empathy and understanding.
Services
Elder Law
Medicaid Planning
Guardianship
Estate Administration
Special Needs Trusts
Trust Administration
Will Preparation
Digital Asset Planning
Highlights and features
- Certified Elder Law Attorney with 20+ years of specialized experience
- Home and nursing home visits available for client convenience
- Successfully represented amicus parties before New Jersey Supreme Court
- Active community engagement through elder law education programs
- Graduate of Pace University School of Law with Health Law Certificate
Associations and certifications
- National Elder Law Foundation
- American Bar Association
Services
Medicaid Qualification
Our Medicaid qualification services help clients navigate complex eligibility requirements for long-term care coverage. We provide expert guidance on asset protection strategies while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Our team assists with application preparation, documentation organization, and appeals representation to ensure clients receive the benefits they deserve.
Guardianship
We establish legal guardianships for individuals unable to make informed decisions about their personal or financial affairs. Our services include court petition preparation, capacity evaluations, and ongoing compliance guidance. We help families create protective legal frameworks while respecting clients' rights and dignity throughout the process.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning covers wills, trusts, and digital asset management to ensure clients' wishes are honored. We create customized plans for asset distribution, tax minimization, and long-term care provisions. Our services protect clients' legacies while simplifying future administration for their loved ones.
Special Needs Trusts
We design special needs trusts that preserve government benefits while providing supplemental care funds. Our attorneys create third-party and self-settled trusts that meet strict legal requirements. These trusts ensure long-term financial security for individuals with disabilities without jeopardizing their eligibility for essential programs.
Trust Administration
Our trust administration services guide trustees through complex legal responsibilities. We assist with asset management, tax compliance, and distribution planning while maintaining adherence to trust documents. We provide ongoing support for revocable and irrevocable trusts to ensure proper execution of grantors' intentions.
People
Daniel Jurkovic
Certified Elder Law Attorney
Daniel Jurkovic is a certified Elder Law Attorney with over 20 years of experience in Medicaid planning, guardianship, and estate administration. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a Juris Doctorate with Health Law Certificate from Pace University School of Law. Mr. Jurkovic has represented amicus parties before the New Jersey Supreme Court and frequently speaks at legal education events.
Questions
What qualifies as Elder Law?
Elder Law addresses legal issues affecting seniors and disabled individuals, including Medicaid planning, guardianship, estate administration, and special needs trusts. Our practice helps clients protect assets while maintaining eligibility for government benefits.
How can Medicaid planning help my family?
Our Medicaid planning preserves assets while ensuring eligibility for long-term care benefits. We help clients navigate complex resource limits and create strategies that protect their financial legacy while securing necessary care coverage.
What's involved in establishing guardianship?
Guardianship requires proving incapacity through medical evaluations and court proceedings. We guide families through petition preparation, capacity assessments, and ongoing compliance requirements while protecting their loved one's rights throughout the process.
How do special needs trusts work?
Special needs trusts protect government benefit eligibility while providing supplemental funds for care. We create third-party trusts funded by family members or self-settled trusts using the beneficiary's assets, ensuring compliance with strict legal requirements.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide home and nursing home visits for client convenience. Our attorney personally meets clients where they're most comfortable to discuss their legal needs and create personalized solutions.
Reviews (3)
Theresa Verhaalen
Sep 03, 2019
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Daniel handled my mom's power of attorney. living will, and my sister's nursing home documents expertly. He saved us a nightmare and gave great advice. He knows elder law in and out.
E. T. K. E.
Nov 23, 2016
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Love Dan He is more then attorney he is family he always done right by me my mom and my grammy he always was right there for me and my family in difficult times he is kind, respectfull and if he didn't know the answer at that time he would find the answer YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH DAN
Behere Nowfoundation
Nov 16, 2016
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This lawyer has mishandled. My family . He has refused to tell us about our mothers' finances . He doesn't answer phone calls . He doesn't give you any information . He doesn't file required court documents . My mom is extremely unhappy with him as her guardian . He almost never checks on her . He just dumped her in a lousy assisted living place . Think twice before hiring this man .
