IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SELF-SETTLED SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Emily M. Schurr, Esquire A Self-Settled Special Needs Trust (SSSNT), also referred to as a First-Party Special Needs Trust or a (d)(4)(A) Trust or (d)(4)(C) Trust, is commonly used in connection with personal injury settlements, inheritances, equitable distribution, or the receipt of alimony or child support. …
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…
THE NEW JERSEY PERSONAL PREFERENCE PROGRAM (PPP)
By: Emily M. Schurr, Esquire and Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA The Personal Preference Program (PPP) is a New Jersey Medicaid program that provides a much-needed service for individuals in need of home health aides. The program provides a monthly budget from Medicaid to employ parents, spouses, friends, relatives, or neighbors as the individual’s…