HOW TO PAY FOR CARE FOR SPOUSES OR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN A FAMILY LAW SETTING
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Levels of Care Frequently, in divorce situations one spouse has a disability or the couple has a disabled child who requires some form of care on a long-term basis. There are generally four types of care: Home Care. Either an outside provider comes to the home and…
COUNSELING SESSION WITH PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFFS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA In some personal injury cases the victim is receiving important means-tested Social Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, or other important means-tested public benefits. These plaintiffs require a Self-Settled Special Needs Trust (SSSNT) in order to maintain their benefits. In other situations, the plaintiff is a minor or incapacitated…
RISKS AND BEST PRACTICES WHEN HIRING CAREGIVERS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Marianne Johnston, Esquire The employment of a caregiver for an elderly or disabled person is often handled on an informal “handshake” basis. This arrangement is fraught with risk. The article will discuss some of those risks and set forth some best practices to avoid them. If…