The Special Needs Trust (SNT) Improvement Act of 2022. Newly introduced legislation may soon alleviate a challenge families sometimes face when planning for a loved one living with disabilities. In general, any funds left to such a beneficiary should be…
Living Trusts and How They Help Seniors It’s unfortunate that seniors are frequently common targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers - and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why…
Caring for Seniors with Special Needs Seniors with special needs are often an overlooked segment of the population. When it comes to providing senior care in a home care setting, non-medical home care providers need to be aware of seniors’ special…
Know the Laws That Protect Your Child With Special Needs Review ACD program changes Discover how the comprehensive policy changes to the Autism Care Demonstration can benefit your family member with autism spectrum disorder. LEARN MORE You want to be…
How to Grandparent a Child With Special Needs Educate yourself, provide support, know your limits and find the joy by Susan Moeller, AARP, March 1, 2021 When Jim Oricchio's grandson Sammy was diagnosed with autism at age 3, his family worried…
New Data Shows Support For The Equality Act Including Those With Special Needs. Jennifer "Jay" Palumbo Contributor New Data Shows Support For The Equality Act Including Those With Special Needs. The Equality Act, a landmark piece of legislation, would update…
New Laws that Can Impact Your Special Needs Child. Post Secondary Transition Laws. PA 102-0172 extends special education eligibility under Article 14 of the School Code to the end of the regular school year for students whose 22nd birthday falls within that…
Disabled Military Protection Act Allows Military Families to include Special Needs Trusts within the Survivor Benefit Plan Bernard A. Krooks Contributor Investing Disabled Military Protection Act Allows Military Families to include Special Needs Trusts within the Survivor Benefit Plan. Currently,…
Special Needs Trusts 101: The Basics By Jill Roamer, J.D. and Marchesa Minium, J.D. Special Needs Planning Trusts are certainly not the most perspicuous of legal inventions, but they can be a critical part of elder law planning and special needs planning.…
Getting Around the Transfer Penalty for Pooled-Trust Transfers for Individuals 65 Years and Older By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Special Needs Planning, Medicaid Planning, Case Law Medicaid laws can be cumbersome and tricky. Federal statutes set out the framework for certain Medicaid eligibility rules…