When an injury case is approaching settlement, coming up with a concrete plan for the proceeds is a critical next step. No matter the plan, the goal is the same: to ensure the plaintiff’s needs are and will continue to be met. As there are…
For many Americans, the theme song from Jaws begins to play right around April 1. The deadline to file 2016 taxes is now lurking closer, and for those who have not yet begun to file or speak with a tax professional, the scramble begins. Even…
Last week, I explained how Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other needs-based government benefits have strict eligibility requirements. When a disabled person receives the proceeds from a settlement, he or she can lose access to these benefits, which may have been covering payments for…