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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...
Read moreWhen your family has more than one child with special needs, do you need more than one special needs trust? Most families with multiple children with special needs are stretched financially. Is this affordable? ...
Read moreThe trustee of a special needs trust recently faced a dilemma. Should the trustee allow trust funds to be spent on pay-per-view pornography that had been requested by the trust's beneficiary? Was this permitted? ...
Read moreWhat exactly are "special needs" in a special needs trust?...
Read moreWhat is a special needs trust, and what is it used for?...
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Should parents of children with special needs wait to create a special needs trust until their child turns 18? Can they wait until they require government benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? ...
Read moreThe trustee of a special needs trust (SNT) has all of the duties of any trustee, but what are the added responsibilities due to the special needs of the beneficiary? How do I choose the right trustee? ...
Read moreWhat is a first-party special needs trust, and when is it useful?...
Read moreWhat expenses can't be paid by a special needs trust?...
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