Siblings report that conversations with their parents about a disabled brother or sister’s long term care can feel emotionally charged, overwhelming, or frightening. Parents, who are focused on meeting daily needs and navigating services, are
Takeaways Having conversations about end-of-life care can be challenging, and many people avoid them. According to The Conversation Project, 92 percent of Americans acknowledge the importance of talking over their end-of-life care wishes but only 32
Takeaways If you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may choose to apply for Social Security disability benefits. The federal government provides income to individuals with disabilities through two programs: The Social Security
Takeaways Where you live can have a huge impact on your quality of life, especially for the more than one in four Americans who live with a disability. A disability-friendly city can help people with
Takeaways AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving recently published a joint report titled Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States. According to the research, an estimated 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers. That is roughly
Takeaways What is a Special Needs Trust? A special needs trust (SNT) is a specific legal tool created to manage assets for people with disabilities. Its main goal is to protect the individual’s eligibility for
Takeaways When managed correctly, a special needs trust (SNT) can help a person with a disability cover certain expenses while keeping their Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Managing an SNT takes knowledge and
Our long term readers know that every January, our team loves to remind our clients and friends to review their Special Needs and Estate plans for updates. As our children grow and develop (and conquer
Takeaways Is it possible to qualify for Social Security benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) without a birth certificate? The short answer is yes. However, it may depend on what evidence you are able to provide to the
Takeaways Starting January 1, 2026, more individuals with disabilities will be eligible to open tax-advantaged ABLE accounts, thanks to an update to federal law. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act will extend the maximum age at
