SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING: MORE THAN DOCUMENT DRAFTING
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Planning for families with special needs members involves a lot more than simply drafting a Special Needs Trust (SNT). Individuals with special needs, often children, grandchildren or other family members, require a considerable amount of care. The challenge really begins once the parents are gone. At that point, who is going…
ADDING VALUE TO YOUR CLIENT’S ESTATE PLAN PART 1
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA This is the first of a two-part series on adding value to your client’s estate plan. Lawyers assisting clients with their Estate Planning should consider providing services beyond the drafting of a Will, Advance Directive and Power of Attorney (POA). These additional services make the client’s life easier and ensure that…
Thomas D. Begley Jr. – Settlement Channel Interview
Thomas D Begley Jr., was recently interviewed by the Settlement Channel. In the interview he reviewed the interplay between Litigations Trusts and Structured Settlements. For more information, please follow this link. The Settlement Channel interview.
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA THE PROBLEM The problem begins when we are unable to continue to care for our child with disabilities. The following items must be considered now. Where Will Our Child Live? Are other family members willing and able to have our child move in with them? It is good to have…