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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. …

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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…

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WORKING WITH A TEAM TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT OF A PERSONAL INJURY RECOVERY

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA             Wrapping up a Personal Injury case often involves assembling a team with individual areas of expertise to assist the Personal Injury attorney with in ensuring that the plaintiff’s settlement or award is utilized wisely and effectively.  The team is usually assembled by the Personal Injury Attorney.  The…

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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…

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