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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 29, 2017

Campaign Launches to Boost Enrollment in ABLE Accounts

To help consumers navigate the process of opening newly available savings accounts for families of people with disabilities, the ABLE National Resource Center has launched an education [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 23, 2017

Guardianship, Mental Incapacity and the Right to Vote

All U.S. citizens have a federally guaranteed right to vote, but depending on the state, those under guardianship (or conservatorship) may not have that right.

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 17, 2017

How to Get a Student Loan Discharged Because of a Disability

Many people with disability income owe student loans.  There’s a process that allows people with disabilities to discharge student loans completely – and it’s [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 17, 2017

How Special Needs Trusts Affect Eligibility for Housing Assistance

Beneficiaries of a special needs trust can still qualify for federal housing assistance programs like Section 8, but careful planning is required to avoid having benefits reduced or eliminated.

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 17, 2017

Ensuring Continuity in Delivering Care to a Trust Beneficiary

If you are the main person managing the care of the beneficiary of a special needs trust, have you planned yet for a time when you may no longer be able to perform this crucial role?

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 17, 2017

Five Practical Uses for an ABLE Account

ABLE accounts, the new tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities, can be used in many creative ways to make a big difference to families with special needs children.

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 17, 2017

Do You Need an Attorney to File for SSDI Benefits?

An attorney is probably unnecessary if you're just completing the initial application.  But if your application is denied and you need to have a hearing, you’d be well advised [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 17, 2017

IDEA 101: A Short Primer on the Law for Students with Special Needs

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is arguably the most important federal law for children with special needs.  Here are the law's major provisions that [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 17, 2017

When It Comes to Taxes, Special Needs Trusts Are Not All Equal

An often overlooked aspect of a special needs trust (SNT) is how the trust is taxed. Tax savings can be substantial depending on how the trust is structured.

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted August 17, 2017

Can the Beneficiary of a Special Needs Trust Change the Trustee?

A common fear among beneficiaries or their families is that the trustee may not do what’s in the beneficiary’s best interests and that, if this happens, the beneficiary may not be [...]

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