Special Needs Trusts

Vincent Russo will be featured on blogtalkradio with David Solie MS PA, on December 19, 2009.

In an apparent violation of federal law, states are increasingly using nursing homes to house young and middle-age people with mental illnesses.

If you or a loved one has a visual impairment and receives some form of Social Security benefit (which includes SSDI and SSI), or if you have a visual impairment and serve as a representative payee for someone who receives...

When you are looking into setting up a special needs trust, there are a few important questions you need to ask, especially when it comes to picking a trustee.

Individuals with special needs lost one of their fiercest defenders when Harriet McBryde Johnson died June 4 at age 50.

Individuals with special needs who file a federal income tax return, even if they are not required to do so, may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, a special credit that has existed for the last 36 years to...

A trustee plays a vital role in managing a beneficiary’s finances, protecting their interests, and maintaining their eligibility for benefits. Selecting the correct trustee is a crucial step in creating the trust.

Private retirement savings plans, like IRAs and 401(k)s, have become the main way for American families to save for retirement. But parents of children with special needs need to be vigilant when signing up for a retirement plan or company...

While President-elect Obama's initial focus will doubtless be the economy when he takes office, those with special needs should be able to look forward to initiatives that will create positive change.