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Financing Long-Term Care in New Jersey – Begley Report

By: Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Statistics show that approximately 70% of the population age 65 or over will require some form of long-term care.  Long-term care can be received at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home.  A statistic widely quoted is that the average stay in a long-term…

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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…

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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ABLE ACCOUNTS

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Congress enacted and the President has signed legislation known as the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.[1]  The Act is modeled on 529 Plans and will provide tax-favored accounts for individuals with disabilities to pay for qualified expenses.  Before these accounts can be implemented, two…

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Living in a Long-Term Care Facility Does Not Take Away a Resident’s Right to Vote

By Marianne Johnston, Esq. The right to vote is a fundamental Constitutional right.  A person does not lose that right because they become a resident of a nursing home or assisted living facility.  In New Jersey, a person is presumed capable of voting unless a court has adjudicated that the resident lacks the capacity to…

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