ESTATE PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Emily M. Schurr, Esquire This article provides a guide to estate planning in consideration of protecting individuals with disabilities and preservation of family assets. Proper estate planning must be executed to ensure continuing eligibility for public benefits, and overall planning to ensure the best quality of life…
NOT SO BASIC ESTATE PLANNING
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Begley Law Group has a staff of 25 people, five of them are lawyers. We have offices in Cape May Court House and Moorestown, New Jersey. Our telephone numbers are (609) 368-3389 for Cape May Court House and (856) 235-8501 for Moorestown. There are a number of…
Protecting The Home: Using Trusts To Protect Your Home From The Costs Of Long-Term Care – Begley Report
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA INTRODUCTION Studies show that 35% of Americans will spend some time in a nursing home. Seventy percent will require some form of long-term care be it nursing home, assisted living or home care. The cost of this care can range from $28 – $40 per hour or more…
2025 COLA INCREASES FOR MEDICAID, SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, TAX AND VETERANS BENEFITS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Many public benefits and tax numbers are indexed to inflation. Different agencies use different inflation factors, but Social Security used 2.5% for increasing the numbers for 2025. Below is a chart that states numbers for the following: Medicaid, Social Security, Medicare, Tax, Veterans Aid and Attendance and…