Whether a loved one is entering hospice, moving to a nursing home, or has just passed away — The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. helps NJ & NY families protect what matters most, fast.
When a family crisis hits, the last thing you need is to also worry about whether the legal and financial side is covered. The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. handles the paperwork, the court filings, and the hard conversations — so you can stay focused on your family. Below are the three most common crisis situations we help NJ & NY families navigate.
When a loved one enters hospice or palliative care, the days ahead feel overwhelming. But this is also the moment when having the right legal documents in place matters most.
Without a valid Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and basic Will, the wrong person could end up making decisions — or worse, no one has the legal authority to act at all. The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. can have an emergency planning package ready for your family in as little as 72 hours.
POA, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and basic Will — everything the right person needs to act on your loved one’s behalf.
Reduced-fee crisis planning sessions for families currently using hospice services in NJ & NY.
A focused consult for families currently placing a loved one in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility in NJ or NY.
We’ll map out what can be protected and what steps to take before you sign anything.
Before you sign nursing home admission papers, there are legal and financial steps that can make a significant difference in what your family keeps.
Nursing home costs in New Jersey and New York can exceed $12,000 per month. Without advance planning, Medicaid eligibility rules, asset look-back periods, and nursing home liens can strip away decades of savings — including the family home. The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. helps families act quickly and strategically.
When a facility says your loved one can’t be discharged without a home health aide — or no one has the legal authority to make medical decisions on their behalf — every hour matters.
Without a court-appointed guardian, hospitals, nursing homes, and care facilities are not legally required to follow your family’s instructions, even when your loved one can’t speak for themselves. The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. files emergency guardianship and special medical guardian petitions in New Jersey and New York courts, often within days, giving your family the legal authority to act.
For families being blocked by a facility — or where no one has the legal authority to make medical decisions. We’ll tell you exactly what’s possible and how fast we can move.
We handle emergency guardianship petitions in NJ & NY. If the situation is urgent, we act fast.
A dedicated session to map out the legal steps: banks, property titles, court filings, and protecting the surviving spouse.
For families within 90 days of a loss in NJ or NY. Flat-fee options available for straightforward probate matters.
In the days after a death, you’re grieving and overwhelmed — and yet banks, titles, courts, and creditors won’t wait. The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. helps surviving spouses and families move through the process without costly mistakes.
Whether there’s a Will or not, whether you need a full probate proceeding or just a small estate affidavit, The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. handles all of it in New York and New Jersey, including contested estates and situations where family members aren’t on the same page.
Full-service coverage across both states
Crisis situations move to the front of the line
No surprise bills when you’re already stressed
Livingston NJ • New York City
Tell us about your situation — takes about 3 minutes. We follow up same business day.
