How Does The Social Security Administration Define a Disability?
For a person to be receiving either Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), there must first be a determination of disability by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The beneficiary of a self-settled special needs trust must be disabled. A third party special needs trust could be established with the anticipation that…
WRAPPING UP A PERSONAL INJURY CASE
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Settling a personal injury case does not necessarily mean that it is completed. When it comes to significant personal injury settlements, there are many considerations that need to be addressed before the file is closed. By reviewing the situation thoroughly with the client, it is much more…
MY CLIENT HAS RECEIVED A PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT. HOW CAN A PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT CONSULTANT HELP ME?
By Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA There are many factors that must be considered in settling a personal injury case that go beyond the life care plan. Hopes and Dreams. The person with disabilities and his or her family may have hopes and dreams beyond the Life Care Plan. Typically, these involve ownership of…
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS ARE JUST A TOOL
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Emily M. Schurr, Esquire When and How to Use a Special Needs Trust A Special Needs Trust is best utilized when an individual is receiving public benefits or is in a position to obtain public benefits. Means-tested public benefits include Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Childhood Disability…