Should I Consider Long-Term Care Planning For Myself Or A Member Of My Family?
The Begley Law Group assists many families in long-term care planning. Unfortunately, it has been our experience that most families wait until a crisis has arrived and it is often too late to save significant assets. By planning early, families tend to have far better results. Age 75 is usually an appropriate age to begin…
Tom Begley, Jr. Discusses Long Term Care Planning in the Huffington Post
In an article written by April Rudin in the Huffinton Post, The Begley Law Group’s Tom Begley, Jr. talks about the importance of working with an elder law attorney as well as ways to prepare for long term care. Read the entire story on The Huffinton Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/april-rudin/a-difficult-read-how-to-p_b_784138.html.
Trustee Advisor, Trust Advisory Committee or Trust Protector in a Special Needs Trust Situation
Where there is a professional trustee rather than a family trustee, there may be a trust advisor, trust advisory committee or a trust protector. Trustee Advisor. A commonly used technique is to name a trustee advisor. A trustee advisor can advise the trustee without actually making decisions. In most cases, the independent trustee will rely…
Planning for the Seriously Ill
The American Bar Association has just published a booklet entitled “Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill: Seven Key Steps to Get Your Affairs in Order.” This article summarizes the ABA Report. Step 1 – Plan How to Pay for the Health Care You Need 1.1 Worker’s Compensation 1.2 Social Security Disability Benefits 1.3 Veteran’s Benefits…