No Birth Certificate for the SSA? Not Necessarily a Problem
It is possible to qualify for benefits from the Social Security Administration, like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), without a birth certificate.
Read moreIt is possible to qualify for benefits from the Social Security Administration, like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), without a birth certificate.
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Read moreIn many cases, the trustee of a special needs trust should hire a professional investment advisor. Here are some guidelines for hiring one.
Read moreParents of children with special needs must ensure that medical and financial decisions will continue to be made in their child's best interest once they reach age 18 -- the age of legal capacity. You have options.
Read moreThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently ruled that when a person dies, his or her IRA may be transferred to a child's SNT free of estate or gift taxes, and that required minimum distributions from that IRA to the SNT...
Read moreHow can I protect my child and their inheritance from being located by predators after their money transfers to a special needs trust? I worry my child will be manipulated and have their money stolen after I’m gone. ...
Read moreMy family and friends want to make gifts to my child's special needs trust and I'm not sure what the rules are for contributions. Who is allowed to contribute to the trust and will that money affect their benefits?...
Read moreI am thinking about a special needs trust for my child. Can a family law attorney handle that? Or do I need someone who specializes in this type of trust? I want to make sure I get it done right so I...
Read moreMy child with special needs relies on public benefits for basic expenses. I heard I should disinherit them to protect those benefits in the future. Is this right? The money barely covers living expenses.
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