Special Needs Planners: A Safe Beacon in the Storm
Special needs planners provide expert legal planning and advocacy to and on behalf of families with loved ones who have special needs.
Understanding Medicaid Work Requirements: What Families Need to Know
My brother is autistic and is in his 50s. He wasn’t formally diagnosed until about ten years ago, for many reasons, but primarily because autism wasn’t well understood years ago.
FIRST RESPONDERS LEARNING (CRIT), Crisis Response Intervention Training to assist possibly mentally challenged individuals
SHREVEPORT, La. – Recognizing when a person is in distress or dealing with a mental health disorder is the subject of special instruction at the Shreveport Police and Fire Training Academy. First responders are learning Crisis Response Intervention Training to better respond to individuals in distress to help find a solution other than jail time …
Living Trusts with a Spouse: What You Should Know
Living trusts are often touted as the magic bullet of estate planning, promising smooth sailing…
Opting for End of Life
Ten states now permit Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) — why do patients request to end their lives early, and how do medical providers make sure they mean it? Esmé Deprez recalls getting a succinct text from her father, Ron, one morning. “He was ready to die,” she says, “and he needed me to help.” …
Do I Need a Special Needs Trust To Protect My SSDI Benefit?
I am currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and my mother, with the help of her attorney, has set up a special needs trust for me. Do I necessarily need a special needs trust and would an inheritance jeopardize my SSDI income?
Tax Deductions and Credits for People with Disabilities and Their Families
If you or your spouse have a disability, or if you care for a dependent with a disability, you may be able to qualify for one or more tax credits and deductions.