Living Together

The Domestic Partnership Act of 2004 can protect unmarried senior couples.

Choosing Wisely

Choosing the right person to act as your agent or medical proxy can ensure that your wishes are carried out and your affairs are managed well.

An Elder Law Practitioner's Guide to the NJ Domestic Partnership Act

Although much of the recent discussion on the Domestic Partnership Act of 2004 (DPA) has been exclusively focused on the extension of legal rights to same-sex couples, the limited protections of the Act are also available to unmarried seniors. Thus, elder law practitioners must be prepared to discuss the ramifications of the Act with their clients.

Guardianship and Conservatorship

We often think that the worst thing that could happen is the death of our partner, but several letters I received recently helped me realize that it can be even more devastating when we have to deal with long-term...