Probate Issues in Personal Injury Matters
By Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA [This article originally appeared in The Barrister.] There are a number of situations in a personal injury case whereĀ probate issues must be addressed. Most Personal Injury attorneys work with experienced Probate Counsel to ensure that the processĀ goes very smoothly. Once the Executor or Administrator has beenĀ appointed, that person…
Traumatic Brain Injury Fund
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā The Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund is different from the Traumatic Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Program.Ā The Fund is administered by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services.Ā The Fund pays, as a last resort, for the cost of post-acute care, services, and supports to…
My client has received a personal injury settlement. How can a Personal Injury Settlement Consultant help me consider other factors and non-medical benefits?
The previous blog discussed the importance of a Personal Injury Settlement Consultant. This blog continues that discussion and covers additional factors to be considered. This includes: ā¢ Intestacy. An issue in many cases is intestacy. In many states, if the injured plaintiff is a minor or disabled person, a special needs or support trust must…
My client has received a personal injury settlement. How can a Personal Injury Settlement Consultant help me?
There are many factors that must be considered in settling a personal injury case that go beyond the life care plan. ā¢ 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 a home, a vehicle, a vacation,…