New Tax Law Makes Changes to ABLE Accounts
Families taking advantage of ABLE savings accounts will have a little more flexibility in planning for special needs as a result of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Read moreFamilies taking advantage of ABLE savings accounts will have a little more flexibility in planning for special needs as a result of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Read moreAmong the changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed by President Trump on December 22, is a provision that could provide some temporary relief for families with high medical expenses.
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Read moreAdolescents and young adults with severe autism are being confined in emergency rooms and hospitals for weeks or even months due to a shortage of better options.
Read moreAll U.S. citizens have a federally guaranteed right to vote, but depending on the state, those under guardianship (or conservatorship) may not have that right.
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