A special needs trust (SNT) allows an individual to provide for a disabled beneficiary without jeopardizing the beneficiary’s eligibility for needs-based government benefits. SNT funds can generally be used to pay for almost anything that falls outside the basic support that programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid provide. This includes many goods, […]

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Parenting is difficult and can be even more so for those with a special needs child. Availability of resources can be hard to come by for some parents and the quality of programs can greatly vary by state, county, and school district. Not everyone has the same access to resources, and therefore, it can be […]

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When doing estate planning with an heir who has special needs, you really need to take the time to carefully consider what can be most helpful to them when you are gone. Careful advance planning is the key. If you do it correctly, your assets can change their life, but you have to remember that […]

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If you have a child with special needs, a big part of your estate planning is likely setting up a special needs trust and other systems to support the child when you can no longer do so. You understand that your role as a parent is different than most, and your child may need life-long […]

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When faced with the emotional and medical challenges of a special needs child, you might not be able to spare the time to think about their future as an adult. Maybe you needed to take it one day at a time, to carefully hope for a long and happy future for them. However, when the […]

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If you have a child with special needs, you may have to care for that child for the rest of their life. You love your child, but that does not mean this isn’t taxing and difficult at times. It’s a full-time job. It comes with many hurdles you have to overcome. It helps to define […]

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