What Is a Ward of the State?
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 […]
$25M Award to Help Fund Housing for People With Disabilities
In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a nearly $25 million housing award to help fund housing for people with disabilities. Roughly 100 public […]
What Can an SNT Pay for Without Affecting SSI or Medicaid?
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 […]
