A ward of the state is a person under the government’s protection. Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become wards of the state when they lack a competent parent…
Many parents and families planning for the care of their loved one with special needs will consider setting up a special needs trust. (Special needs trusts are also often referred to…
In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would award nearly $25 million to help fund housing for people with disabilties. Roughly 100 public…
Funds held in a properly drafted special needs trust (SNT) will not affect a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid recipient’s benefits. However, funds disbursed in a manner that violates…
An important part of special needs planning is protecting your loved one from financial abuse. A True Link card is a tool you may not have considered before, but it…
Despite support from both sides of the aisle and appeals from disability advocates across the country, proposed legislation intended to offer greater financial support to millions of older adults and…
People with special needs require specific accommodations such as wheelchair-friendly buildings, doctors with empathy, and a professional to handle their special needs trust. From difficulties securing transportation for medical appointments…
Are you eligible for a working individual program? Apart from special needs trusts, a special needs attorney can assist you with your special needs planning if you qualify for disability…
Yes, a person who receives disability benefits can own a car, but there are some considerations to make before a beneficiary makes the purchase or enters into a special needs…
Special needs planning and estate planning can be difficult if you don’t have a professional to help out. Sometimes a parent or relative of a person with special needs will…
