20 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN PREPARING YOUR WILL
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA, Marianne Johnston, Esquire, and Emily M. Schurr, Esquire When thinking about preparing a Will, most people simply decide to leave their estate to their spouse and, if the spouse fails to survive, then to their children. Your legacy plan deserves more thoughtful consideration as you have worked a…
THE IMPACT OF CROWDFUNDING ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA and Marianne Johnston, Esquire Introduction The Oxford Dictionary defines crowdfunding as the process “of raising money from a large number of people who each contribute a relatively small amount, typically via the Internet.” The concept of crowdfunding began as a business concept to raise capital as well…
SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING – PART 4
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA [Here are links to Part 1 , Part 2 , and Part 3 .] Ten Common Mistakes in Special Needs Planning Leaving Assets Directly to Your Special Needs Child. Many parents leave a Will leaving assets outright to their children including their special needs children. This mistake renders…
SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING – PART 1
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA [Here are links to Part 2 , Part 3 and Part 4 .] Special Needs Planning for loved ones with disabilities is extremely important. As long as parents are alive, they will care for their children with disabilities. The problem begins when the parents are gone. Many children…