Dec 6, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs
Many families choose to care for their adult children with special needs at home. However, as parents age, adult children become more independent, or their needs change, families may reassess their housing arrangements. Various supported housing options for adult...
Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, Social Security
One common source of income for individuals with special needs, both as children and as adults, is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This federal means-tested benefits program provides monthly cash assistance for individuals who are disabled and unable to work. As a...
Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
Some adults with special needs eventually choose to marry. When this happens, you may be concerned about the impact of your adult child’s marriage on their ability to continue to receive public benefits. When your adult child with special needs relies on Social...
Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, Resources
As the parent of a child with special needs, your role as a parent becomes different when your child becomes a legal adult. Although your child may have some or all the same needs for assistance from you, your legal relationship with your child changes when your child...
Oct 11, 2022 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
Adding a child with special needs to your family can bring change and uncertainty to your life. You may contemplate what the future holds for your child and how to best plan for your child’s future. While you can never anticipate every need or contingency that...
Aug 24, 2022 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
Parents most commonly establish special needs trusts for their children to provide financial support for them while not jeopardizing their eligibility for necessary public benefits. A special needs trust attorney can assist the parents in setting up the trust or other...
