Make Sure Your Estate Plan Doesnt Put Your Child at Risk
What many parents don't think about the effect that their own estate plan can have on their child's government benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Personal Care Assistants Can Offer Much-Needed Help to Families with Special Needs Children
Personal care assistants (PCAs) may be an option to give caregivers needed help. Most states provide personal care services through their Medicaid programs to help families manage the daily [...]
Can a Special Needs Trust Have More Than One Trustee at a Time?
Yes, but be aware that a co-trustee can be held responsible for another co-trustee’s breach of a fiduciary duty. Thus, it is important that all co-trustees pay close attention to everything [...]
Considering Care Management for Your Child With Special Needs
When care needs are significant or family members cannot be available, parents may wish to include instructions in a special needs trust for the trustee to retain a professional care manager.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide What Is an "Appropriate" Education for Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could influence how millions of special needs children are educated under the federal law that requires public schools to provide [...]
