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Consequences of Not Using a Medicare Set-Aside Account...
Those who obtain a workers’ compensation settlement for future medical expenses must create a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) Account to preserve their eligibility for Medicare. This separate,... Read More > -
What Is a Pooled Trust, and How Can It Protect My Benefits?...
In certain situations, beneficiaries of programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid may be at risk of losing their benefits. For example, if they come into an inheritance or... Read More > -
Charities May Now Be Named As SNT Remainder Beneficiaries...
Many parents and families planning for the care of their loved one with special needs will consider setting up a special needs trust. (Special needs trusts are also often referred to as... Read More > -
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter – June 2023...
Our Elder Law and Special Needs attorneys are pleased to present their June newsletter. Check it out for articles on Hot Topics including why you don’t want to wait until you’re sick to... Read More > -
Legal Guardianship of an Adult: Rights and Responsibilities...
Once a person becomes a guardian, they should be aware of their responsibilities. Since the ward loses significant rights, guardians must promote their autonomy to the fullest possible extent.... Read More > -
Finding the Right Fit: What Parents of Intellectually and ...
For many students who are classified in the public school as having an educational disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the difference between the educational supports... Read More > -
Recent Landmark Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court Opens...
On March 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools that a special education student and his parents could pursue their claims for money damages under the... Read More > -
Should My Loved One With Special Needs Use a True Link Card?...
An important part of special needs planning is protecting your loved one from financial abuse. A True Link card is a tool you may not have considered before, but it could save your family member from... Read More > -
How Trustees of Special Needs Trusts Are Compensated...
Serving as a trustee of a Special Needs Trust (SNT) can be a time-consuming and complicated job, which is why trustees are almost always entitled to compensation for their services. Payment of... Read More >