Medicaid Applications: Why It Makes Sense To Use A Lawyer – Begley Report
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA INTRODUCTION Medicaid applications are complex and extremely labor-intensive. They require an enormous amount of time to collect and verify all of the necessary data that must accompany the application. If an application is delayed for even one month because there is incomplete or incorrect information, the applicant has…
Financing Long-Term Care in New Jersey – Begley Report
Statistics show that approximately 70% of the population age 65 or over will require some form of long-term care. Long-term care can be received at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. A statistic widely quoted is that the average stay in a long-term care facility is 2.9 years. This statistic…
PLANNING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AFTER WE ARE GONE – Begley Report
By: Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Planning for children with special needs is extremely important, and often completely overlooked or done haphazardly. The problem is many of our children with disabilities will be unable to take care of themselves after we are gone. As long as we are living, we will do everything necessary to…
Providing For Your Grandchildren – Special Report
CASE STUDY: GRANDPARENTS USE BOTH ESTATE PLANNING AND LIFETIME GIFTS TO ASSIST GRANDCHILDREN Harry and Sally have two grown children and four grandchildren who are all under age 18. Harry and Sally are close to their children, Bill and Irene. The grandchildren are a source of joy and pride and occupy a special place in…