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The Fundraiser Dilemma: Supporting Individuals with Disabilities Without Jeopardizing Public Benefits

This issue of The Voice® was written by SNA members Thomas Begley, Jr., CELA, and Emily Schurr of the Begley Law Group in Moorestown, NJ. The firm focuses on all areas of elder and disability law, including estate planning, special needs planning, special needs trusts, personal injury settlements, Medicaid planning and applications, estate and trust [...]

2026-03-12T13:57:30-04:00Tags: Finding Answers – Social Security Top, Government Benefits, Housing, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income|

Applying for Disability Benefits: What Families Should Know

Applying for disability benefits takes effort, but it doesn’t have to be confusing or isolating. By separating myths from facts and using the tools SSA provides, caregivers can move forward with greater clarity and less stress.

2026-03-12T13:58:39-04:00Tags: Disability Payments, Finding Answers – Social Security Top, Government Benefits, Social Security|

Three Ways to Avoid a Reduction in SSI Benefits Due to In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)

This issue of The Voice® is written by SNA member Rachel Trafton, Esq. of Maine Elder Law Firm LLC in Bangor, Maine. The firm focuses exclusively on the legal needs of aging Mainers and people with disabilities, including special needs planning, long-term care planning and estate and trust administration.

2026-03-12T13:59:32-04:00Tags: Finding Answers – Social Security Top, In-Kind Support, Maintenance, Supplemental Security Income|