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PLANNING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AFTER WE ARE GONE – Begley Report

By:Ā Ā Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA   Planning for children with special needs is extremely important, and often completely overlooked or done haphazardly.Ā  The problem is many of our children with disabilities will be unable to take care of themselves after we are gone.Ā  As long as we are living, we will do everything necessary…

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The Impact Of Fundraisers On Beneficiaries With Disabilities – Begley Report

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA CRISIS AND KINDNESS In times of crisis, people often show just how caring humanity can be.Ā  Major humanitarian relief efforts respond to large-scale natural and unnatural disasters.Ā  Strangers donate time and money to individuals injured in tragic accidents.Ā  Often, the first instinct when you learn that someone is hurt…

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SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING – PART 3

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA [Here are links to Part 1 , Part 2 and Part 4] Features of a Special Needs Trust Enriches Our Childā€™s Life. By establishing the Special Needs Trust, the funds in the trust can be used to enrich the childā€™s life while at the same time maintaining important…

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MILLER TRUSTS

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA For purposes of Medicaid long-term care services, New Jersey has always been an income cap state.Ā  That means that an individualā€™s income must not exceed 300% of the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR).Ā  Beginning January 1, 2025, that means that an individualā€™s monthly income cannot exceed $2,901.Ā  Historically, individuals…

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