By S. Paul Prior, Esq. and Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to people whose disabilities prevent gainful employment. In order to be eligible, an individual must not have greater than $2,000 in countable resources and earn less than approximately $650 in monthly income. Because the income and resources of parents are [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Review the checklist to make sure you are prepared!
When was the last time your child was evaluated? Was it within the last 3 years?
Have you reviewed your child’s current IEP recently?
Are the IEP goals measurable?
Has your child mastered his/her goals? If not, why not?
Does your child need a behavior intervention plan?
Can your child communicate? Does [...]
The exclusions from the Federal Estate Tax went to $3.5 million in 2009 and is proposed to fall to $1 million in 2011. When, if and how Congress will address this remains uncertain. Meanwhile the exclusions for the New Jersey Estate Tax remains unchanged. To take maximum advantage of the various exclusion amounts, it is [...]
By Herbert D. Hinkle and Ira M. Fingles
New Jersey permits a capacitated person to sign a directive authorizing a representative to make mental health care decisions in the event of subsequent incapacity.
“Capacity” is defined to mean the ability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of mental health care decisions, including the benefits and [...]
By Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq. and S. Paul Prior, Esq.
Legislation that expands the protection provided by the New Jersey Developmental Disabilities Rights Act to those who participate in self-directed programs such as Real Life Choices, was signed into law by Governor Jon Corzine on January 12, 2008. Attorneys from the law offices of Hinkle, Fingles [...]
By Ira M. Fingles, Esq.
Some students require additional instruction beyond the typical school day or typical school year to make meaningful progress towards their IEP goals. This is referred to as extended school day (“ESD”) and extended school year (“ESY”).
The most common method for determining whether a child is eligible for ESD and ESY is [...]
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior attorneys are available to speak to your organization or constituents on a wide variety of relevant disability topics. If you'd like to schedule an event,