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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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How Can I Get a Copy of My Social Security Statement?
How can I get a copy of my Social Security disability general statement?...
Read moreShould 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...
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Medicaid vs. Medicare - What's the Difference?
People with special needs may qualify for a variety of government benefits, including Medicaid and Medicare. What's the difference?...
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Special Needs 101
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?...
Read moreWill 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...
Read moreConservator 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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