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Are State Grants for Disabled Children Taxable to Parents?
Are payments made to parents from state grant funds for health care services provided to children with disabilities taxable to the parent? ...
Read moreCan I Keep My Child with Special Needs at Home after I Pass?
How can I keep my daughter with special needs in my home if I pass? Will insurance pay for live-in care rather than a group home? My son would live with her if he could get help from government benefits.
Read moreSNT Beneficiary: Will a One-time Disbursement Hurt Benefits?
I am currently a beneficiary of a special needs trust (SNT) who also receives public benefits, and I am wondering if I can legally get a one-time disbursement without affecting the benefits on which I rely.
Read moreCan I Have a Special Needs Trust If I Am Not Disabled?
Can someone have a special needs trust if they don't have any disabilities? Other trust options may be more helpful depending on a person's unique situation. Without a disability, a special needs trust isn’t necessary. ...
Read moreCan the Nursing Home Take My Sister's Disability Benefits?
My father is in a nursing home and receives Medicaid. My mother just passed away a month ago, and the nursing home informed me they will be requesting his disability income. I have a sister who also receives disability off...
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Can My Son Keep Medicaid Plus Medicare When He Qualifies?
When My Child Is Over 18, Who Chooses Their Guardian?
I have named short-term and long-term guardians for a minor special needs child. My understanding is that will avoid guardianship proceedings in court. Can I do the same once the child is over 18, or do I have to go...
Read moreWith a Special Needs Trust, What Is Principal vs. Income?
My daughter lives in HUD-supported housing, and her rent is 30% of her income. It appears that in 2024 distributions from SNTs will count as income, except for distributions of trust principal or when used to pay for health and medical care expenses...
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