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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted December 31, 2016

When Can Trust Funds Be Used to Modify a Home That the Trust Doesn’t Own?

It is often necessary to modify a home in one way or another to accommodate a person with special needs.  But if the individual is the beneficiary of a special needs trust (SNT) and trust [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted December 29, 2016

Federal Government Finds Fraud and Abuse in Care Assistant Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services recently investigated more than 200 instances of fraud and patient neglect in Medicaid-funded programs that provide caretakers for children, adults [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted December 21, 2016

People with Disabilities Can Now Create Their Own Special Needs Trusts

The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, federal legislation that will allow people with disabilities to create their own special needs trusts instead of having to rely on parents, grandparents, [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted December 15, 2016

The Top 7 Reasons to Establish a Special Needs Trust

Special needs trusts (SNTs) can play an important role in helping families plan for children with special needs. Here are some of the most compelling reasons to speak with your attorney about [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted December 15, 2016

Make Sure Your Estate Plan Doesn't Put Your Child at Risk

Parents are often very familiar with the government benefits their child receives, but many don't think about the effect that their own estate plan can have on [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted December 14, 2016

Five Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Child’s IEP Meeting

Parents who have a child with special needs in school will meet annually with the school district to develop an IEP (Individualized Education Program). These meetings can be overwhelming, [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted December 9, 2016

People with Disabilities Will Soon Be Able to Create Their Own Special Needs Trusts

The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, federal legislation that will allow people with disabilities to create their own special needs trusts instead of having to rely on others, has [...]

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