Category Archives: Special Needs Planning

Life Insurance Can Help Fund a Special Needs Trust

Parents whose children include a special needs child have a unique estate planning challenge.  They are often torn between wanting to leave an equal legacy to all their children and knowing that their special needs child will probably need more … Continue reading

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October Is Special Needs Law Month

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated October as Special Needs Law Month.  Many people with disabilities need specialized legal assistance because they depend on government benefits for their medical care and other daily needs.  Becoming eligible … Continue reading

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Plan Ahead When Making a Gift to Your Special Needs Family Members

If you have a family member with special needs, you already know how vitally important monthly payments from the Social Security SSI program and medical coverage through Medicaid can be to their well being.  Yet, there are so many other … Continue reading

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