Can I leave my teacher’s TRS pension to my child with special needs?
Illinois lawmakers set up the Teachers’ Retirement System, or TRS, in 1939. It is a pension program designed to provide retirement annuities, disability benefits and survivor benefits for men and women who work in the state’s public schools. If you are a teacher in...
Should I ask one of my other children to be the trustee for my child with special needs?
Choosing a trustee to oversee a trust for your child with special needs can be difficult. Just as the name implies, you should look for someone you can trust. That’s why many parents opt to ask another adult child to be the trustee for a special needs’ trust that has...
My child with special needs just received a settlement from a lawsuit. What do I do now?
Adults with special needs often receive SSI and Medicaid to help cover the costs of their living and medical expenses. Some of them have been disabled as a result of a personal injury or medical malpractice. Either way, a settlement from a personal injury or medical...