Can an SNT Pay for a New Car Without Issue?

Is there a maximum amount that a special needs trust (SNT) will allow for a new car purchase?

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How Can I Become a Legal Guardian for My Disabled Daughter?

How do I become the legal guardian of my mentally and physically handicapped daughter?

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Will My Inheritance Affect My Husband's Nursing Home Care?

My husband is disabled and on SSI. I will be inheriting money when my parents pass away. Everything is in their will. If my husband needs nursing home care in the future, what is the lookback time, and is there somewhere I can put the money to avoid having it taken for his nursing care?

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How Can I Get a Copy of My Social Security Statement?

How can I get a copy of my Social Security disability general statement?

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Are Snacks Allowed for Residents in a Group Home Setting?

Can a resident living in a group home buy and eat snacks like candy in the residence, and are there restrictions?

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Can an ABLE Account Be Funded Directly From an RMD Account?

Can an ABLE account be funded directly from an RMD account (i.e., direct deposit)?

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Should I Replace My Special Needs Trust Successor Trustee?

A special needs trust successor trustee can no longer serve due to health reasons. There is not enough money left for a professional trustee, and a pooled trust is not a good choice. I am not sure how much I can trust a friend or family member to be successor trustee. What can I do?

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Special Needs Trust: Can Home Sale Fund Assisted Living?

My cousin has a special needs trust set up with funds from a home sale and a small amount of estate from her deceased father. She has special needs, is disabled, and receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) along with Medicare and Medicaid. She needs to move to assisted living because she is no longer safe...

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How Do I Get a Service Dog for My Child With Special Needs?

How do I get a service dog for my daughter with special needs?

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Conservator Dies: How to Step In for a Disabled Partner?

My friend was the conservator of her intellectually disabled long term partner. She died suddenly and didn't name a successor. What steps do I need to take to become his conservator?

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