A special needs trust (SNT) allows an individual to provide for a beneficiary without jeopardizing the beneficiary’s eligibility for needs-based government benefits. SNT funds can generally be used to pay ...
Guardianships & Conservatorships and How to Avoid Them If a person becomes mentally or physically handicapped and can no longer make rational decisions about their person or their finances, their ...
Estate planning for the chronically ill There are certain considerations that should be kept in mind for those with chronic illnesses. Before addressing this issue, there should be some ...
If you want to provide for a loved one who is disabled or has special needs when you are no longer here, care must be taken to ensure that the ...
When your child is under the age of 18, you, as their parent, can make most, if not all decisions, on their behalf. However, when your child turns 18, the ...
All children are a blessing. From the day they are born, you begin making plans to ensure that your child or grandchild has a bright future. What will their interests ...
A basic last will and testament cannot accomplish every goal of estate planning; in fact, it often cannot even accomplish the most common goals. This fact often surprises people who ...
What is special needs planning? People planning for beneficiaries with a special needs must address the following concerns: How will financial benefits be used for their benefit? Who will control ...
Special needs trusts allow individuals with disabilities to qualify for need-based government assistance while maintaining access to additional assets which can be used to pay for expenses not covered by ...