What Is a Ward of the State?March 7, 2023GuardianshipA ward of the state is a person under the government’s protection. Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become…Read More
Charities May Now Be Named As SNT Remainder BeneficiariesMarch 5, 2023Special Needs TrustMany 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 DisabilitiesMarch 4, 2023Disability BenefitsIn January 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would award nearly $25 million to…Read More
What Can an SNT Pay for Without Affecting SSI or Medicaid?March 1, 2023Special Needs TrustFunds held in a properly drafted special needs trust (SNT) will not affect a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid…Read More
ABLE Account Age Adjustment a Bright Spot in Omnibus PassageFebruary 2, 2023ABLE AccountsThe Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will affect people with…Read More
Congress Overlooks Bill Meant to Up SSI Recipient Asset CapFebruary 1, 2023Supplemental Security IncomeDespite support from both sides of the aisle and appeals from disability advocates across the country, proposed legislation intended to…Read More
The Unique Role of SiblingsJanuary 26, 2023FamilyBrothers and sisters of those who have disabilities often have a mix of feelings about their family role, both in…Read More
When Does a Person Lack Capacity in a Guardianship?January 6, 2023GuardianshipThe guardianship of an adult, in which a judge appoints an individual to make choices for a person over 18,…Read More
How Trustees of Special Needs Trusts Are CompensatedJanuary 4, 2023Special Needs Trust, TrusteesServing as a trustee of a special needs trust can be a time-consuming and complicated job, which is why trustees…Read More
Why Are Doctors Failing to Treat People With Special Needs?January 2, 2023COVID-19, Disabilities, HealthcareFrom difficulties securing transportation for medical appointments to encountering inaccessible health care websites, people with various disabilities encounter barriers to…Read More