Apr 13, 2026 | Blog, Social Security
In many cases, adult children with special needs receive Social Security benefits. Parents of adult children with special needs often act as their children’s powers of attorney, guardians, and representative payees for Social Security benefits. Therefore,...
Apr 6, 2026 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
A special needs trust is a savings mechanism that benefits a person with special needs. This type of trust allows families to save money for the trust beneficiary, or the person with special needs, without endangering their eligibility for certain means-tested public...
Mar 23, 2026 | Blog, ABLE Accounts, Government Funding, Resources
Expenses for people with special needs can be overwhelming. Whether those expenses are related to medical care, adaptive devices and equipment, home or vehicle modifications, or basic living expenses, family resources and public benefits are not always enough to meet...
Mar 16, 2026 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
Transportation is an essential need for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Individuals need transportation to travel to and from work and other activities, as well as to obtain necessities for daily living, such as food and medications. Although...
Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trusts (SNTs) are a practical and effective way to provide financial support for a person with special needs without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefits programs. However, creating an SNT requires a grantor, or the person creating the...
Mar 2, 2026 | Government Funding, Blog, Government Programs, Illinois, Resources
Planning for the care of a child with special needs is a complex process that depends on many factors. Federal and state laws and policies, funding availability, income levels, and your child’s physical needs are all factors that go into creating the most...
