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…
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Charities May Now Be Named As SNT Remainder Beneficiaries
Many parents and families planning for the care of their loved one with special needs will consider setting up a…
Read More$25M Award to Help Fund Housing for People With Disabilities
In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would award nearly $25 million to…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreABLE Account Age Adjustment a Bright Spot in Omnibus Passage
The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will affect people with…
Read MoreCongress Overlooks Bill Meant to Up SSI Recipient Asset Cap
Despite support from both sides of the aisle and appeals from disability advocates across the country, proposed legislation intended to…
Read MoreThe Unique Role of Siblings
Brothers and sisters of those who have disabilities often have a mix of feelings about their family role, both in…
Read MoreWhen Does a Person Lack Capacity in a Guardianship?
The guardianship of an adult, in which a judge appoints an individual to make choices for a person over 18,…
Read MoreHow Trustees of Special Needs Trusts Are Compensated
Serving as a trustee of a special needs trust can be a time-consuming and complicated job, which is why trustees…
Read MoreWhy Are Doctors Failing to Treat People With Special Needs?
From difficulties securing transportation for medical appointments to encountering inaccessible health care websites, people with various disabilities encounter barriers to…
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