Who Can Benefit From a Special Needs Trust? Consider making a special needs trust for a loved one who receives, or is likely to receive, government benefits. Who Can Benefit From a Special Needs Trust? Special needs trusts are designed…
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…
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…
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 and How They Can Benefit Seniors Posted October 13, 2016 in Disability Services Articles, Elder Law Articles by Michael B. Bridges; Dobson, Jones, Ball, Phillips & Bridges, P.A., Attorneys at Law A special needs trust is a trust created for an individual who has special…
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…
CMS Reacts to Oklahoma Law that Instills Five-Year Waiting List for Those with Special Needs By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Special Needs Planning October marks the beginning of National Special Needs Law Month! Let’s start celebrating with some good news about an Oklahoma…
SSDI Waiting Period Eliminated for Individuals with ALS By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Special Needs Planning SSDI Waiting Period Eliminated for Individuals with ALS. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that is overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA).…