by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA New Jersey has now enacted the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (“ABLE”). It is understood that by Fall this Act will be ready for implementation. The question will then remain: “What is the…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA New Jersey has now enacted the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (“ABLE”). It is understood that by Fall this Act will be ready for implementation. The question will then remain: “What is the…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA New Jersey has passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience ACT (“ABLE”). While the Act has passed, it will take some time to implement. Many commentators believe that by Fall accounts will be able…
A recent Associated Press (AP) article highlights a shift in money-making schemes for young street gangs — away from violent crime and drug sales in favor of white-collar fraud. New York’s Van Dyke Money Gang used a Western Union money…
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 where probate issues must be addressed. Most Personal Injury attorneys work with experienced Probate Counsel to…
Ethan Ordog of Begley Law Group will be presenting at the 2016 Elder Care Legal Forum sponsored by the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern NJ. The theme for this forum is “It Takes A Village: A Collaborative Approach…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Settlement Protection Trusts can be very useful tools in the settlement of a personal injury case. A Settlement Protection Trust is very flexible. However, it cannot be used where an individual is receiving means-tested…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Mental Health Liens In New Jersey, a person with a mental illness who is over age 18 and is being treated in a state psychiatric hospital shall be liable for the full cost…
By Thomas D. Begley, Jr. WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING? Estate planning is the process by which an individual defines his or her goals for passing assets to beneficiaries and chooses appropriate tools and strategies for achieving those goals. The process…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Situations requiring probate counsel include: Wrongful Death Cases Plaintiff Dies During Litigation Settlements for Minor or Incapacitated Persons Guardianship Multijurisdictional Litigation Involving Probate The Executor/Administrator’s job is to perform certain legal obligations. An…
The final suspect accused of crimes related to a now defunct pain clinic has been arrested by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Presmil Masson Jr. was arrested June 1 on six counts of manslaughter and two counts of racketeering. Pam Bondi,…