WHY A LIVING TRUST?
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA A revocable Living Trust is designed to avoid probate on the death of the individual. If the individual owns real estate in more than one state, the real estate can be transferred to a Living Trust to avoid probate in multiple states. Some states have very difficult and…
RESOLVING HOSPITAL, CHILD SUPPORT AND DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIENS IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Hospital Liens Generally, every hospital, nursing home, licensed physician, or dentist may assert a lien for services rendered by way of treatment, care, or maintenance to any person who has sustained personal injuries in an accident as a result of negligence or alleged negligence of any other person.[1]…
MEDICARE SET-ASIDE ARRANGEMENTS IN THIRD PARTY LIABILITY CASES
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Medicare Secondary Payer Act. While there is still some controversy as to whether a Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement is appropriate in a Third Party Liability (TPL) case, there is significant authority with a proposition that Medicare’s interest must be considered in a TPL case in the same manner that it…
THE FUTURE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA ABA Commission The American Bar Association has appointed a Commission on the future legal services. Legal services are expensive and are beyond the reach of many poor and even middle class individuals. Technology is becoming a game-changer and non-legal entities are engaged in providing legal services. The ABA Commission…