If you or a loved one has a significant disability, you may have heard of a special needs or supplemental needs trust. This unique legal structure is set up to hold assets for the benefit of a disabled individual without ... Read More
For someone with a disability, a California special needs trust can be a critical resource. Having this kind of trust in place means that the disabled individual can have the support he or she needs to have a higher quality ... Read More
Living with a disability can be financially challenging, especially when you rely on income-sensitive government programs to support yourself. Although these resources can help cover basic living and medical costs, they don’t pay for much else. Fortunately, when you have ... Read More
When an individual has a significant disability, and financial resources are limited, qualifying for government programs is usually a crucial part of how he or she will be able to meet their basic needs. Because these programs are income-sensitive, qualifying ... Read More
Those who have a family member with special needs are well-advised to explore the benefits of special needs trusts. Many people focus on the financial perks of this option, which may include allowing a loved one to continue receiving critical ... Read More
Are you a California resident with a dependent who has special needs? If so, you likely know a little about trusts. These allow you to manage assets and finances for a loved one even after your passing. It is a ... Read More
In all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic groups, there has been a population of people whose behavior tends to fall outside established social norms. Researchers have attempted to create a vocabulary with which to better understand and explain such behavior. However, ... Read More
If you have an adult child with special needs, you no doubt worry what will happen when you are no longer here to care for him or her. This is especially true if your child requires constant care and supervision. ... Read More
One concern you need to have with leaving your child an inheritance is the effect it may have on his or her ability to receive federal benefits. Some options may reduce his or her benefits or make your child unable ... Read More
If you have a family member with special needs adults, you probably already know that they are more vulnerable than your other family members when it comes to manipulation or abuse. What you may not have considered is how a ... Read More
