The Benefits of Establishing a Special Needs Trust Early
One of the most powerful tools available to help secure a stable financial future for a child with special needs is a special needs trust (SNT). Setting up an SNT early in a child’s life can bring significant advantages that grow over time.
Shared Living Arrangements for Individuals With Disabilities
Shared living arrangements offer an alternative to institutional living, providing individuals with disabilities a sense of community integration, independence, and tailored support.
AI Tools Can Support Families Navigating Special Needs Care
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to support families caring for a disabled loved one with certain tasks.
Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration
A coalition of national advocacy organizations and individual plaintiffs with disabilities have filed a federal lawsuit against the Social Security Administration, the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, and top federal officials.
Grant Funding for Children With Special Needs
For parents of a child with disabilities, government agencies have programs designed to help with health care and general expenses. As helpful as these programs can be, in many cases more assistance is necessary.
Choosing an Investment Advisor for a Special Needs Trust
In many cases, the trustee of a special needs trust should hire a professional investment advisor. Here are some guidelines for hiring one.
Often-Overlooked Tax Credit Expanded, Now Covers More People with Disabilities
For tax year 2021, the IRS is expanding eligibility for the earned income tax credit (EITC), an important antipoverty measure that assists those with low-incomes. One key impact of these changes is that more people without children, many of whom…
10 Tips to Consider for Special Needs Planning
Careful planning for a loved one with special needs is critical in protecting their future. This article offers tips and a comprehensive approach to care and financial support without affecting government benefits.
A Vocational Training Program for Students With Disabilities
Many parents are unaware of a half-billion-dollar federal program providing funding to states that is supposed to help students with disabilities enter the workforce when they leave high school.
Passing Retirement Benefits to a Child With Special Needs
Many parents have their retirement savings socked away in 401(k)s and IRAs. There are ways for beneficiaries to avoid paying taxes on the funds prematurely, but when a beneficiary has special needs, things get thorny.
