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Can there be two separate special needs trusts opened for a disabled child about to be an adult? One opened by the parents to protect assets that the disabled adult will inherit as well as [...]

My daughter lives in HUD-supported housing, and her rent is 30% of her income. It appears that in 2024 distributions from SNTs will count as income, except for distributions [...]

Individuals with certain disabilities may be able to secure disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). If [...]

Intellectual or developmental disability, known as IDD, affects approximately 7.39 million people in the United [...]

The SSA added 12 new conditions to the program in August 2023.

According to a new report, individuals with disabilities who receive benefits from means-tested programs like SSI and Medicaid are at the most risk for financial [...]

The ever-increasing life expectancies of people with disabilities mean that comprehensive special needs planning requires short- and [...]

I'm the trustee of a special needs trust. If the beneficiary needs something purchased, am I allowed to buy it on my personal credit card and then have the trust reimburse me?

Navigating a school's special education regulations and procedures to ensure children receive necessary services can be demanding, as [...]

A recent study in Colorado showed that hiring family members as certified nursing assistants can be effective in providing consistent care for children with [...]