DRAFTING CONSIDERATIONS IN ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA [Article originally published in Straight Word] The basic Estate Planning package includes a Will, Living Will, and Powers of Attorney. In some instances, a Living Trust is also included. Will The purpose of the Will is to transfer property on death through the probate process. The Will appoints an Executor who…
SOLO AND SMALL LAW FIRMS: PLANNING FOR A BETTER FUTURE
By: Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA When a law firm is established, whether it is a solo or small firm, the immediate concern is generating enough income to pay expenses and to provide for the lawyer and/or lawyers and their families. As early as possible, lawyers should start to think about their future. The years pass…
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…