May 27, 2023 | ABLE Accounts, Resources, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
Supporting children with special needs typically goes far beyond age 18 and often is a lifelong commitment. Children with special needs may also have more financial needs than other children, especially if they have complex medical problems or require a high level of...
May 9, 2023 | Blog, Government Programs, Resources
If you have a child over the age of 18 who is currently receiving special education services, you likely had to make some important decisions and changes as your child turned 18 and became a legal adult. However, turning age 22 also has some important consequences for...
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...
Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs, Resources, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
A person’s resources affect the ability to qualify for crucial government benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets forth resource limits for SSI applicants and recipients. For example, to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI),...
Jan 4, 2022 | Blog, Resources, Special Needs Trusts
Establishing a third-party special needs trust is a major step in providing for the needs of an individual with disabilities. Special needs trusts are complex and may be difficult to understand and administer. Once the trust documents have been signed, the trust has...