The Voice
2017
The Social Security Administration’s Special Needs Trusts Review Process
May 2017 – Vol. 11, Issue 4
May 2017 – Vol. 11, Issue 4
Filing a Tax Return for a Special Needs Trust: What a Trustee Needs to Know at Tax Time
April 2017 – Vol. 11, Issue 3
April 2017 – Vol. 11, Issue 3
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) – How to Open an ABLE Account
March 2017 – Vol. 11, Issue 2
March 2017 – Vol. 11, Issue 2
The “Special Needs Trust Fairness Act” is Finally Law: Individuals with Disabilities Can Now Establish Their Own Trusts
February 2017 – Vol. 11, Issue 1
February 2017 – Vol. 11, Issue 1
2016
Transferring Guardianship Across State Lines
October 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 5
October 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 5
SSI Rules for Students
July 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 4
July 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 4
Political Advocacy by Parents of Children with Disabilities
June 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 3
June 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 3
Disabled Military Child Protection Act Policy Issued
May 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 2
May 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 2
Income Taxes and Special Needs
March 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 1
March 2016 – Vol. 10, Issue 1
2015
Representative Payee for Social Security Benefits
October 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 10
October 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 10
Distributions from Special Needs Trusts: In Kind Distributions, Credit Cards, Gift Cards, or Debit Cards
October 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 9
October 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 9
Telephone Scams Preying on Vulnerable Adults
August 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 8
August 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 8
Disabled Military Child Protection Act
August 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 7
August 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 7
Medicare Observation Status: Denying Medicare Coverage for Skilled Nursing Home Care
May 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 6
May 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 6
A Wake up Call for Professional Trustees and Parents
April 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 5
April 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 5
The ABLE Act – A New Tool for Special Needs Planning
April 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 4
April 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 4
Bullying of the Special Needs Child and What Parents Can Do
March 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 3
March 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 3
Recommended Books for the Special Needs Community
January 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 2
January 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 2
Summary of Disability Benefits
January 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 1
January 2015 – Vol. 9, Issue 1
2014
Child Support for an Adult Child with Disabilities
December 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 6
December 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 6
Naming a Special Needs Trust as Beneficiary of your IRA or Retirement Plan
August 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 5
August 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 5
Considerations when Initiating or Settling a Personal Injury Action
July 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 4
July 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 4
Tax Tips for Parents of a Child with Special Needs
April 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 3
April 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 3
Filing a Tax Return for a Special Needs Trust: What a Trustee Needs to Know at Tax Time
March 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 2
March 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 2
Special Needs Trusts And Home Ownership: A Trustee’s Concerns
January 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 1
January 2014 – Vol. 8, Issue 1
2013
The Affordable Care Act and Its Impact on Individuals with Special Needs
December 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 9
December 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 9
When Medicaid or SSI Benefits are Denied or Terminated – Now What?
November 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 8
November 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 8
When A Family Member Serves As Trustee (Part II): The Devil Is In The Details
September 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 7
September 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 7
Letter of Intent
July 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 6
July 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 6
Does My Child Need a Guardianship?
June 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 5
June 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 5
Developing an Estate Plan for Parents of Children with Disabilities: A 15-Step Approach
May 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 4
May 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 4
Using Private Trustees to Administer Special Needs Trusts
March 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 3
March 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 3
Updating Your Special Needs Trust – Begin with a Self Review
January 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 2
January 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 2
Your Special Needs Trust (“SNT”) Defined
January 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 1
January 2013 – Vol. 7, Issue 1
2012
SSI Overpayments: How Does It Happen and What Can One Do?
November 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 14
November 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 14
When a Family Member Serves as Trustee – “Fair and Honest Is Not Enough”
October 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 13
October 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 13
Special Needs Trusts and the Purchase of a Vehicle
September 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 12
September 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 12
SNAP! Food Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
August 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 11
August 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 11
Funding a Special Needs Trust with Life Insurance
July 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 10
July 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 10
Charitable Intentions – Uncharitable Results
July 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 9
July 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 9
Citizenship Status and Disability Benefits
June 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 8
June 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 8
Buying a House – More Questions
May 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 7
May 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 7
What Are You Waiting For?
April 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 6
April 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 6
Private Disability Insurance
March 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 5
March 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 5
Benefits for Special Needs Children of Civil Service Employees
March 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 4
March 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 4
Is a Qualified Disability Trust Appropriate?
February 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 3
February 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 3
A Short Primer on Trusts and Trust Taxation
January 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 2
January 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 2
Using Pooled Trusts In Estate Planning
January 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 1
January 2012 – Vol. 6, Issue 1
2011
Is There a Place for a Family Member with Special Needs in The Family Business?
November 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 20
November 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 20
Work History Requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance
November 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 19
November 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 19
How Work Can Affect Title II Disability Benefits Part II: Ticket to Work and Extension of Medicare and Medicaid Benefits
October 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 18
October 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 18
Title II Disability Work Rules Part I: Will I Lose My Disability Benefits if I Try to Work?
October 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 17
October 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 17
Special Needs Information on the Internet: Proceed with Caution
September 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 16
September 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 16
Utilizing the Spend Down Option to Maintain SSI and/or Medicaid Eligibility
August 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 14
August 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 14
Better Advocacy Through Acronyms
July 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 13
July 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 13
The New Medicare Surtax: Will You or Your Special Needs Trust Be Affected in 2013?
July 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 12
July 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 12
The Mission Project
June 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 11
June 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 11
Planning for Adult Children with Disabilities
June 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 10
June 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 10
Buying a House for a Special Needs Beneficiary: Proceed with Care!
May 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 9
May 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 9
Avoid This Common Banking Error
May 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 8
May 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 8
Decisions Arising with the Death of a Child
April 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 7
April 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 7
The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans (PCIP) Under 2010’s Health Care Reform Law
April 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 6
April 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 6
The Pitfalls of Caregiver Employment: Paying, Withholding, and Reporting Requirements
March 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 5
March 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 5
The Impact of Special Needs Trusts on Eligibility for Subsidized Housing
March 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 4
March 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 4
The Other Special Need: Planning for Those with Severe Mental Illness
February 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 3
February 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 3
Comparing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
January 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 2
January 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 2
Special Benefits for Military Families — Elect With Care
January 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 1
January 2011 – Vol. 5, Issue 1
2010
The Past, Present and Future of Community Living for Persons with Disabilities – A Christmas Carol
December 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 20
December 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 20
What Health Reform Means for Persons with Disabilities
December 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 19
December 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 19
Veteran’s Benefits
November 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 18
November 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 18
Dear Grandma and Grandpa…
November 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 17
November 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 17
Life Insurance on a Child with Special Needs: Benefits and Challenges
October 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 16
October 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 16
Planning Options With Retirement Benefits
September 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 15
September 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 15
Retirement Accounts and Government Benefits
September 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 14
September 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 14
Crummey Doesn’t Mean Lousy
August 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 13
August 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 13
Your Special Needs Trust Explained
August 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 12
August 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 12
Being Prepared For a Disaster
July 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 10
July 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 10
What happens when persons living with disabilities marry?
June 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 9
June 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 9
Housecleaning? Please Don’t Pitch These Records!
June 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 8
June 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 8
Signing the Social Security Application
May 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 7
May 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 7
Life Insurance and Children With a Disability
April 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 6
April 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 6
Pooled Trusts for Individuals with Special Needs
March 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 5
March 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 5
18, 19, 21 Candles on that Cake
March 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 4
March 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 4
Taxes and Special Needs Trusts
February 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 3
February 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 3
Estate Planning for People with Disabilities
January 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 2
January 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 2
Medicare Premium Rules Will Affect Some Large Trusts
January 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 1
January 2010 – Vol. 4, Issue 1
2009
Advocacy for Parents of Children with Disabilities
December 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 11
December 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 11
The Secret of When Less Is More
December 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 10
December 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 10
Top Ten Tips When Planning For Special Needs
November 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 9
November 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 9
What Property May a Person Receiving SSI Own?
November 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 8
November 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 8
“I’m Glad She Did That”
August 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 7
August 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 7
Letter of Intent
June 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 6
June 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 6
The Military’s Survivor Benefit Plan and the Disabled Child
June 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 5
June 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 5
Special Needs Trusts and “Qualified Disability Trusts”
April 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 4
April 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 4
Generational Planning: When the Caregiver Needs Help
March 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 2
March 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 2
Planning for Multiple Generations
January 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 1
January 2009 – Vol. 3, Issue 1
2008
Peering Into the Crystal Ball: Planning for Potential Disability
December 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 20
December 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 20
Choosing an Attorney to Help With Special Needs Planning
December 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 19
December 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 19
Is My Money Safe?
November 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 18
November 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 18
Alliance Praises Passage of ADA Amendments Act
September 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 17
September 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 17
Realistically Assessing an Exceptional Child s Future
September 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 16
September 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 16
Planning Your Estate: When a “Simple Will” Won’t Suffice
August 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 15
August 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 15
Insurance and Other Concerns for Parent/Caregiver
August 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 14
August 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 14
Remembering Harriet McBryde Johnson
June 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 13
June 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 13
What to Pay Before Funding a Special Needs Trust
June 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 12
June 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 12
Economic Stimulus Payments and TV Converter Box Coupons
June 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 11
June 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 11
Our Readers’ (That Is, Your) Questions
May 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 10
May 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 10
An Introduction to “In-kind Support and Maintenance”
April 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 9
April 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 9
Income Tax Benefits for Families With Special Needs Children
April 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 8
April 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 8
Moving a Special Needs Trust to a New State
March 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 7
March 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 7
What Can a Special Needs Trust Pay For?
March 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 6
March 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 6
Structuring a Personal Injury Settlement
February 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 5
February 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 5
Beware of UTMA Accounts
February 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 4
February 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 4
Fixing a Flawed Special Needs Estate Plan
January 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 3
January 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 3
Third Party Special Needs Trusts
January 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 2
January 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 2
Questions About Setting Up a Special Needs Trust
January 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 1
January 2008 – Vol. 2, Issue 1
2007
Managing Care: A Looming Perfect Storm
December 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 9
December 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 9
International Attention Focused on Disabilities
December 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 8
December 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 8
A Reader’s Question About Pooled Trusts
December 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 7
December 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 7
Subsidized Housing and Special Needs Trusts
November 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 6
November 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 6
Special Needs Trusts and Individual Retirement Accounts
November 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 5
November 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 5
Veterans and Special Needs Trusts
November 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 4
November 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 4
Non-Profit Organizations as Trustees of Special Needs Trusts
November 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 3
November 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 3
Alternatives to Litigation Special Needs Trusts
October 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 2
October 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 2
Estate Planning for Families With Special Needs Children
October 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 1
October 2007 – Vol. 1, Issue 1