In legacy care planning, special needs children require special consideration. You’ll need to assess how your child will be able to function in the world as they age. There are many questions to answer, including: What is the child’s long-term…
Family members with special needs can benefit from special needs trusts (SNTs) by ensuring they have the resources to thrive long-term. A special needs trust can provide fiduciary management and oversight for a loved one unable to manage property or…
Special needs trusts and ABLE accounts both allow people with disabilities to save money while protecting their eligibility for public benefits. Each has its merits, and it’s possible to maintain both account types. Special needs trust (SNT) There are various…
You need to take practical and legal steps to plan for your child’s transition to adulthood as they turn eighteen. Begin well before their birthday to ease the transition and ensure they continue receiving their government benefits as an adult.…
Creating an estate plan for special needs children is a unique challenge. Optimizing your estate to use, enhance, and enrich assets for your special needs child while maintaining their enrollment in public benefits programs requires careful planning. An estate planning…
When selecting housing for a loved one with special needs, there are some important factors to consider first. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website lists state, local government, and other organizations that can help you. At…
