We Are All Advocates, Although Some of Us May Also Be Realtors
May 2025 - Vol. 19, Issue 5
2025
Naming a Special Needs Trust as Beneficiary of Your IRA or Retirement Plan
February 2025 - Vol. 19, Issue 2
February 2025 - Vol. 19, Issue 2
2024
When A Self-Settled Special Needs Trust May Not Be the Best Option: Thinking Outside of the Box
December 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 12
December 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 12
Supplemental Needs Trust Distribution and Special Needs Housing Subsidies
November 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 11
November 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 11
Sexual Expression, Health, and Relationships of Persons with Disabilities
October 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 10
October 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 10
Navigating Special Needs Planning in the Post-SECURE Act Landscape
September 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 9
September 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 9
When And How Do I Fund My Special Needs Trust for My Child with Disabilities?
July 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 7
July 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 7
Domenic and Ed’s Law Provides Loan Relief to Parents of Students with Disabilities
June 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 6
June 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 6
Three Ways to Avoid a Reduction in SSI Benefits Due to In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)
March 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 3
March 2024 - Vol. 18, Issue 3
2023
How to Appropriately Utilize a Pooled Special Needs Trust as Part of Your Estate Plan
November 2023 - Vol. 17, Issue 10
November 2023 - Vol. 17, Issue 10
Recommended Books for the Special Needs Community: If You Could Take A Pill To Become Typical, Would You?
March 2023 - Vol. 17, Issue 3
March 2023 - Vol. 17, Issue 3
2022
Legal Document Inventory for Individuals Engaged in Supported Decision-Making Arrangements
September 2022 - Vol. 16, Issue 7
September 2022 - Vol. 16, Issue 7
2021
The SECURE Act – How It Affects Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts
August 2021 - Vol. 15, Issue 8
August 2021 - Vol. 15, Issue 8
Are You Really Ready? Realistic Planning for Parents and Other Caregivers
April 2021 - Vol. 15, Issue 5
April 2021 - Vol. 15, Issue 5
Filing a Tax Return for a Special Needs Trust:What a Trustee Needs to Know at Tax Time
March 2021 - Vol. 15, Issue 4
March 2021 - Vol. 15, Issue 4
2020
Special Needs Beneficiaries Can Be Explicitly Included in Estate Planning
September 2020 - Vol. 14, Issue 11
September 2020 - Vol. 14, Issue 11
What, Where, Why, and When must a Special Needs Trust Be Reported to Government Agencies?
August 2020 - Vol. 14, Issue 9
August 2020 - Vol. 14, Issue 9
Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Individuals with Disabilities
May 2020 - Vol. 14, Issue 5
May 2020 - Vol. 14, Issue 5
Special Needs Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs: Top 10 Action Steps
February 2020 - Vol. 14, Issue 2
February 2020 - Vol. 14, Issue 2
2019
Finding a Balance of Autonomy, Support, and Assistance: Using Supported Decision-Making Agreements and Powers of Attorney
December 2019 - Vol. 13, Issue 7
December 2019 - Vol. 13, Issue 7
How long do you have to work for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits if you are 30 and younger?
December 2019 - Vol. 13, Issue 6
December 2019 - Vol. 13, Issue 6
2018
Recommended Books for the Special Needs Community, Second Installment
October 2018 - Vol. 12, Issue 3
October 2018 - Vol. 12, Issue 3
2017
The Social Security Administration’s Special Needs Trusts Review Process
June 2017 - Vol. 11, Issue 4
June 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
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
2015
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
Medicare Observation Status: Denying Medicare Coverage for Skilled Nursing Home Care
May 2015 - Vol. 9, Issue 6
May 2015 - Vol. 9, Issue 6
2014
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 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
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
2012
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
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
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
Utilizing the Spend Down Option to Maintain SSI and/or Medicaid Eligibility
August 2011 - Vol. 5, Issue 14
August 2011 - Vol. 5, Issue 14
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
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
Life Insurance on a Child with Special Needs: Benefits and Challenges
October 2010 - Vol. 4, Issue 16
October 2010 - Vol. 4, Issue 16