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...
Jan 12, 2026 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
A special needs trust is a unique savings mechanism that can be greatly beneficial for a person with special needs. This type of trust allows families to save money to benefit their loved one with special needs in the future without endangering their eligibility for...
Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, ABLE Accounts, Government Programs, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
As children with special needs age, parents increasingly need to consider their future care needs, which include developing a long-term care plan. Examining long-term care options for adult children with special needs is crucial to protecting their future when parents...
Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
The traditional nuclear family is largely a thing of the past. Blended families, in which one or both spouses have children from previous relationships, are an increasingly common phenomenon. “Nontraditional” families, including blended families, now...
Jun 30, 2025 | Illinois, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
Individuals with special needs often receive government benefits to assist them with medical and living expenses. However, these crucial benefits are typically needs-based. As a result, a sudden influx of income – such as a personal injury settlement or award –...
