Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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- Estate Planning & Elder Law
- General Law Firm Questions
- Special Education Law & Advocacy
- Special-Needs & Disability Planning
- Working With Our Firm
Yes. We provide in-person and virtual appointments for your convenience.
Yes — supporting neurodiverse individuals and special-needs families is a core focus of our practice.
Contact us to schedule a consultation. We will review your situation, explain your options, and create a tailored legal plan.
Yes. We guide executors and trustees through administration, compliance, and asset distribution responsibilities.
Probate is the legal process of administering someone’s estate after they pass away. Legal representation helps ensure proper filings, asset distribution, and resolution of estate matters.
Yes. We provide Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and asset protection guidance to support safe, dignified aging.
Estate planning typically includes:
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Last Will & Testament
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Trusts (including Special-Needs Trusts)
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Powers of Attorney
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Healthcare Directives
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Guardianship planning
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Asset-protection strategies
Yes. We guide families through SSI/Medicaid rules, benefit applications, appeals, and long-term planning strategies.
Yes. We assist with guardianships, supported decision-making, and planning for individuals with developmental or cognitive disabilities turning 18.
A Special-Needs Trust preserves eligibility for government benefits like SSI and Medicaid while allowing funds to be used for care, housing, and quality-of-life expenses.
Absolutely. We advocate for evaluations, services, and placement when school districts deny support or fail to comply with special education law.
Yes. We attend IEP and 504 meetings, provide guidance, and advocate for appropriate services and supports.
We assist with:
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IEP & 504 development and meetings
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Special-needs evaluations
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Private placement / tuition reimbursement
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Behavior supports (FBA/BIP)
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School discipline, suspension, bullying
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Transition planning to adulthood services
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Dispute resolution & due-process hearings
Special education law protects the rights of students with disabilities to receive appropriate educational supports, services, and accommodations through IEPs and 504 Plans.
Yes. We offer consultations to discuss your legal needs, answer questions, and recommend next steps. Contact us to schedule.
We proudly serve New Jersey families from two locations:
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Mountainside, NJ (Union County)
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Paramus, NJ (Bergen County)
We represent clients throughout Union, Essex, Somerset, Bergen, Morris, Passaic, and Middlesex counties and beyond.
We focus on legal services that protect families across the lifespan, including:
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Special Education Law & Advocacy
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Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making
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Estate Planning & Special-Needs Planning
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Trusts & Estates
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Probate & Estate Administration
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Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning
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Civil and Family Legal Matters
If you have questions about special education law, estate planning, special-needs advocacy, or elder care planning, we’re here to help.
Contact Manes & Weinberg, LLC today to schedule a consultation.
