This article was written by SNA member Laura Silver Traiger, a partner at Starr Traiger LLP in Worcester, Massachusetts, who concentrates her practice on the legal issues facing older and disabled clients, including estate and Medicaid planning, public benefits protection, special needs trusts, guardianships/conservatorships, and estate administration. Saving money for a family member with a [...]
This issue of The Voice® was written by SNA member Emily R. Taylor of Emily Taylor Law in Phoenix, Arizona. Serving all areas of Arizona, her firm specializes in special needs planning, estate planning, and guardianship and alternatives. The holidays are a time for generosity, and many families want to pick out something special for [...]
The eighteenth birthday of a child with special needs marks the beginning of significant changes regarding the benefits and services they can receive. While there are many things to consider, we have outlined the top five to help you prepare for your child’s major milestone.
By Scott Suzuki, Esq. Laws have to apply to everyone and this rigid standard can cause problems when dealing with the issue of "legal capacity," because capacity can’t be measured by a single standard. Someone may be perfectly capable of managing some daily tasks but may need assistance with others. For example, a person may [...]