WHAT IS A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST? WHEN IS IT NEEDED IN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE AND HOW DOES IT OPERATE?
Frequently, in the settlement of a personal injury case the plaintiff is receiving a large settlement. Often, the same...
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POST-SETTLEMENT ISSUES IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES
Years ago the difficult job of a personal injury attorney was to settle the case. In recent years, a...
The Differences between 504 Plans in Public Schools vs Colleges & Universities
It is important for students with disabilities who plan to attend college, and their parents, to understand how their...
Retirement Benefits: How Social Security, Medicare and Retirement Accounts Change in 2014
Medicare, Social Security retirement benefits, and individual retirement accounts all change in small but important ways in 2014, and...
Electronic Tracking Devices in the Wake of Avonte
By Marion Walsh, Esq., & Stacy Sadove, Esq. The death of Avonte Oquendo, a 14 year old boy with ...
Companies to Rehire Boomers as Post-Retirement Consultants
Large numbers of baby boomers will reach retirement age soon, and that could result in a shortage of knowledgeable...
Handling a Large Inheritance Can Be More Difficult than It May Seem
As they plan their estates, many people consider themselves fortunate if they are able to leave substantial inheritances to...
Social Security Administration Begins Processing Claims for Same-Sex Surviving Spouses
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun processing benefits claims for surviving spouses of same-sex marriages. On December 16,...
New York Passes Law to Establish New State License for ABA Providers
by Marion Walsh, Esq. On January 10th, Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill which establishes a new state license...
New York Passes Law to Establish New State License for ABA Providers
by Marion Walsh, Esq. On January 10th, Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill which establishes a new state license...
More Seniors Living With Their Children
Over the past two decades, the percentage of people age 65 and older who live with their adult children...
The Two-Midnight Rule: The Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Status and How it Affects Medicare Part A and B Payouts
For recipients of Medicare benefits, the cost of a hospital stay and any subsequent stay in a nursing facility...
Leaving Unequal Inheritances to Children Can Cause Problems
Many people creating or updating an estate plan are blessed with children and grandchildren, and enough assets to leave...
How Special Needs Families Can Save Money and Plan for Their Financial Future
Parents of a child with special needs know that there are many expenses for their child and sometimes seemingly...
More Scams Target Elderly New Yorkers
The AARP recently reported a surge in scams targeting seniors in New York City. The actual increase in fraud...