TYPICAL PROBLEMS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND SETTLEMENT PROTECTION TRUSTS IN PERSONAL INJURY RECOVERIES
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Money in a Special Needs Trust (SNT) must be expended solely for the benefit of the trust beneficiary in a judicious manner to ensure that all of the needs of the trust beneficiary are met over a lifetime. Money in an Settlement Protection Trust (SPT) for a…
MY CLIENT IS A MEDICAID RECIPIENT RECEIVING A PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT, DOES HE NEED A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST?
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA & Emily M. Schurr, Esquire GENERAL As a personal injury attorney, an important source of insurance and funding for medical needs for your clients with disabilities is Medicaid. When a person is receiving Medicaid and may be receiving a settlement, it must be determined whether a Special Needs…
TOOLS FOR PLANNING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN A FAMILY LAW SETTING PART 1
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA This is the first article in a two-part series that will discuss the various tools for planning for children with disabilities in a Family Law setting. (Here is a link to Part Two) Besides the obvious issue of custody, there are other considerations in planning for a child…