Special Needs Answers
Recipients with disabilities who rely on government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid may want to consider putting some or all of the$1,400 relief money into an ABLE account.
Read moreRetirement plans often make up a significant portion of assets. Can a retirement plan be put into a special needs trust? As with many legal questions, the answer is "it depends." ...
Read moreNot every potential trustee provides the best services for trusts designed for children with special needs. Here are some questions to ask while searching for the right one for your new trust.
Read moreA special needs trust can allow individuals with special needs to preserve assets that will enhance their quality of life while allowing them to remain eligible for needs-based public benefits like Medicaid and SSI.
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Third-party special needs trusts, as the name implies, are funded with assets that never belonged to the trust beneficiary, and they provide several advantages over the other two types of special needs trusts.
Read moreOne of the most commonly asked questions about special needs trusts is what can the trusts pay for without affecting the beneficiary's public assistance?...
Read moreWhat is special needs planning and how can special needs trusts help people with special needs?...
Read moreRetirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs make up the majority of most people's savings. While these plans encourage saving by offering significant tax rewards, they were certainly not set up to help families with special needs.
Read moreIf your child has special needs, a standard estate plan -- will, trust, power of attorney, and health care proxy -- may not be adequate for your family. Here are three must-have documents...
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