Dealing with the 'Marriage Trap'
People who receive certain government benefits may be penalized for getting married and living with their spouses. Here's how.
Three Essential Documents for Parents of Children with Special Needs
If your child has special needs, a standard estate plan -- will, trust, power of attorney, and health care proxy -- may not be adequate for your family. Here are three must-have documents
If Your Child Receives SSI and Is Turning 18, It's Time to Talk to Your Special Needs Planner
If your child receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and is going to turn 18, you should talk with your special needs planner about some important changes that could [...]
House Overwhelmingly Passes SNT Fairness Act
The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, a bill that would allow people with disabilities to create their own first-party special needs trusts without having to rely on others, has passed the [...]
ABLE Accounts Now Available in Four States; Three Are Open to Out-of-State Beneficiaries
Two years after the passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, four states -- Florida, Nebraska, Ohio and Tennessee -– have ABLE plans up and running, and all but [...]
Go Fund Me and Other Informal Fundraising Accounts Raise Issues for SSI and Medicaid
Over the past several years, crowdfunding and personal fundraising have become popular ways to raise money for people in need. Unfortunately, when crowdfunding sites are established for [...]
