SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING – PART 4
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA [Here are links to Part 1 , Part 2 , and Part 3 .] Ten Common Mistakes in Special Needs Planning Leaving Assets Directly to Your Special Needs Child. Many parents leave a Will leaving assets outright to their children including their special needs children. This mistake renders…
COUNSELING SESSION WITH PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFFS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA In some personal injury cases the victim is receiving important means-tested Social Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, or other important means-tested public benefits. These plaintiffs require a Self-Settled Special Needs Trust (SSSNT) in order to maintain their benefits. In other situations, the plaintiff is a minor or incapacitated…
RISKS AND BEST PRACTICES WHEN HIRING CAREGIVERS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Marianne Johnston, Esquire The employment of a caregiver for an elderly or disabled person is often handled on an informal “handshake” basis. This arrangement is fraught with risk. The article will discuss some of those risks and set forth some best practices to avoid them. If…
PATHWAYS TO MEDICAID FOR PERSONAL INJURY VICTIMS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Emily Schurr New Jersey has over 30 Medicaid programs of which personal injury victims may avail themselves. This article will discuss benefits received from these programs. Many personal injury victims are not currently receiving public benefits, including Medicaid, but are eligible to do so. An analysis…