Special Needs Planning

Who May Open an ABLE Account?

ABLE accounts are a great new savings tool for individuals with disabilities, but not all people with disabilities are eligible to open these accounts. ...

Leaving an IRA to a Special Needs Trust Is No Longer Such a Bad Idea

An exception to the SECURE Act's otherwise stringent rules about distributions from inherited IRAs potentially changes longstanding advice about leaving retirement funds to a special needs trust. ...

Five Reasons to Contact a Special Needs Planner

In case you haven't thought of checking in with your special needs planner in a while, here are five events that should trigger an immediate call to your attorney. ...

When Children With Disabilities Turn 18, Part I

At some point in their child's early adolescence, most families suddenly realize that the services and programs that they rely on to care for the child will soon disappear and be replaced by radically different benefits. One of the most...

Housing Options for Adults With Special Needs

Many people with special needs choose to live in group homes or supportive housing with other people with special needs.

This New Year, Write a Letter of Intent for Your Child

Carve out a bit of time out to cross off one to-do item that will be key to the future of your child with special needs.

Do You Qualify as Having a Disability? It Depends.

Under federal law, you may have a disability for purposes of anti-discrimination laws but still not qualify as "disabled" when it comes time to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid.

Adding an Extra Layer of Protection to a Special Needs Trust

A recent felony charge against the mother of a special needs child in Minnesota offers a good reason why professional oversight of a special needs trust may be a good idea. ...