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Veterans Administration Aid And Attendance Benefits – Begley Report

By Begley Law Group

INTRODUCTION “America’s veterans deserve the best health care and compensation system we can provide.”  (Anthony Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, News Release, February 3, 2003).  While there are several different commonly known types of VA benefits available to veterans or widow(er)s of veterans, most people are unaware of the benefits available to senior citizens who…

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WHEN A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST IS NOT THE ONLY ANSWER

By Begley Law Group

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA            Many personal injury cases involve plaintiffs with long-term disabilities.  This person may need a variety of supports throughout his or her lifetime including SSI, Medicaid, Federally-Assisted Housing, Energy Assistance, and Food Stamps.  Many of these programs are means-tested, and to be eligible the beneficiary may benefit from…

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SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION IN NEW JERSEY WRONGFUL DEATH CASES

By Begley Law Group

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA When a defendant causes the death of another individual by a wrongful act or negligence, that person shall be liable for damages.  There are two components of the claim.  One is a Survival Claim, and the other is the Wrongful Death Claim.  The Survival Claim is brought by…

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SPECIAL PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE ELDERLY – PART 2

By Begley Law Group

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA This article continues the discussion of special problems for the elderly.  (Here is a link to Part 1.) Long-Term Care. About 70% of Americans will require some form of long-term care be it home care at $28 to $30 per hour, assisted living at $6,000 to $12,000 per month,…

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