Monthly Archives: December 2022
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Taxes and Special Needs Trusts
Families who care for a loved one with special needs or a disability will often create and fund a special needs trust. It can provide peace of mind to improve a family member’s future quality of life without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits. However, families must also consider the tax implications of special… Read More »
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Legal Options for People with Special Needs (and the Families Who Support Them)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides support and empowerment to people with special needs and disabilities. More options for individuals and families who support them to live as independently as possible are available. Multiple options are available to create and amend legal frameworks to best serve persons with special needs. Requirements continue to… Read More »
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A Comparison of Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience account (ABLE) provide a tax-free way to save money for people with disabilities. Both options provide a mechanism for saving money and protecting resources that ensures the person with a disability (PWD) continues their eligibility for public benefits programs. Accumulating resources for… Read More »