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Guardianship for a Special Needs Child

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As an attorney and a father of two special needs children, I uniquely understand the necessity of becoming a legal guardian for my children as soon as they reach eighteen years of age. Many individuals, however, may not...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Supplemental vs. Special Needs Trusts: Any Difference?

Have you heard the terms “special” needs trust and “supplemental” needs trust and wondered what the difference is? The simple answer is that there’s no difference. Whether supplemental or special, these trusts serve the...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Intellectual and Developmental Disability: What is an IDD?

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Intellectual or developmental disability, known as IDD, affects approximately 7.39 million people in the United States, according to a 2019 estimate by the University of Minnesota. Typically present at birth or onsetting in...more

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Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: November 2023 Issue

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Your Health, Your Choice: A Guide to Medicare Open Enrollment - The Medicare open enrollment period runs through December 7th, 2023. Medicare adjusts costs, coverage, and accepted providers on an annual basis. If you have...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Navigating Sleepless Nights: A Mother’s Guide to Special Needs Planning

I was driving to work on August 24, listening to Lady Gaga on my Pandora radio station, when suddenly, I had a strong urge to call my younger daughter, Hannah. We talk regularly, so it isn’t unusual that I call her on my way...more

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Loans and Grants for Wheelchair Vans and Vehicle Adaptations

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Maintaining independence is fundamental for people living with disabilities. Having mobility options allows people with certain disabilities to go to doctor’s appointments, grocery shop, visits friends, and keep a sense of...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Assessing the Drawbacks and Benefits of Adult Guardianship

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Adult guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person (the “guardian”) is appointed by a court to make decisions on behalf of another adult (the “ward”). Adult guardianship arrangements are meant to benefit and protect...more

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Is a Special Needs Trust Right for You?

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If you have a child or another loved one with special needs, it’s only natural to worry about their future. How can you make sure their financial needs are taken care of without jeopardizing their public assistance payments?...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Can an ABLE Account Benefit Your Family?

A family with a disabled child faces difficult planning challenges. For many years, the most effective estate and financial planning tool for parents of a disabled child was a special needs trust (SNT). This trust type...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Criminal Prosecution Power Of Justice Center Limited By NYS Court Of Appeals

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On March 30, 2021, the New York Court of Appeals dealt a blow to the prosecutorial power of the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (“Justice Center”). The Court, in People v. Viviani, et. al.,...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report — Committee Day

The General Assembly was in adjournment today, but lawmakers and lobbyists were watching attentively the action in Room 341 this morning. There, beginning at 7:30 a.m., House appropriators began slowly revealing their...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Guardianship May or May Not Be an Answer

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The COVID-19 situation has had many unwanted side effects. Among them are increased occurrence of depression, substance abuse, and mental illness. Additionally, our older population has been particularly impacted by the...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Special Needs Planning

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Navigating governmental entitlement programs in Massachusetts can be confusing and overwhelming.  In order to receive government assistance such as Medicaid (MassHealth) or Security Supplemental Income (SSI), income and asset...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Guardianship Estate Planning for Adults with Disabilities

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Guardianship estate planning statutes allow the court-appointed guardians of the estates of disabled adults to establish estate plans for their wards on petition to the court. Thirty-two states now have statutory provisions...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

What Happens to an ABLE Account If the Beneficiary Is No Longer Disabled?

It is possible that an individual, once diagnosed as a person with special needs, sometime in the future will no longer qualify as “disabled” according to IRS regulations. The individual’s condition might have improved...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Special Needs Planning Newsletter: Special Needs Planning and Capacity

Not a week goes by that I am not asked to make a judgment call about a client's capacity to sign a will, power of attorney, or other legal document. In fact, every time I sit down with a client to sign any legal document, I...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Five Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Trustee for Your Special Needs Trust

If you are in the process of setting up a special needs trust, you must appoint a trustee. This is one of the most important decisions you’ll make about the trust. The trustee must have the necessary expertise to manage the...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Moving? Make Sure Your Special Needs Planning Moves With You

If you have already established an appropriate special needs trust for your child, then congratulations! You've taken a wonderful step towards ensuring that your child can take maximum advantage of the government programs...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

So You Have Some Decisions to Make – Here's Where to Start

Supported Decision Making is based on the idea of self-determination. This is a heavily debated topic when assisting a family member who has a disability, particularly one with a cognitive impairment. For parents of an adult...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Tips on Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs

Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Proper planning by parents is...more

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May is National Elder Law Month

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Where the month of May celebrates mothers and the Kentucky Derby, the month of May has also been designated as National Elder Law month. This designation was coined by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a...more

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Choupette’s Legacy – Why Estate Planning Matters

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It is speculated that Choupette Lagerfeld, the pampered Parisian pet of the iconic late German fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, may have a stake in Lagerfeld’s vast fortune....more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

ABLE Account or Special Needs Trust – Which One Is Best?

Saving money for a loved one with a disability can be challenging because of the $2,000 resource limit for eligibility for means-tested governmental benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. In the past,...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Special Needs Trusts Update

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Means-tested public benefit programs such as Medicaid (which provides health insurance and payment for skilled care andother medical expenses), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Should a Special Needs Trust Buy a Home for a Beneficiary?

For some people with disabilities, homeownership may present a uniquely empowering opportunity. But for many others, purchasing a home through a special needs trust may be in the beneficiary’s best interests. Homeownership...more

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