Special Needs Trusts Information

Aretha Franklin Died Without a Will, Trust or Special Needs Plan in Place

September 10, 2018

I always end up scratching my head when I hear that another ultra-wealthy celebrity has died without a proper legal plan in place. Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” [ more ...]

Do I Need Two Special Needs Trusts for Two Special Needs Children?

August 29, 2018

I recently met with a family that has two children with special needs. They asked me a very good question: Do I need two Special Needs Trusts? One for each child? Or, [ more ...]

Don’t Accept the Position of Trustee of a Special Needs Trust Before You Answer These 5 Questions

August 23, 2018

If someone asks you to serve as trustee of a Special Needs Trust set up for someone with special needs, you should consider that a great honor. That means the family trusts [ more ...]

Should My Child’s Special Needs Trust Own a Home?

August 16, 2018

One of the biggest concerns for parents of children with disabilities is where their child will live in the future. Adequate housing options for people with disabilities is a [ more ...]

The Worst Way to “Help” a Child with Special Needs

July 16, 2018

Inexperienced attorneys and financial planners have a really bad habit of telling parents of children with special needs that they need to write their child out of their [ more ...]

Why Updating Your Beneficiary Forms is Crucial When You Have A Special Needs Trust

June 29, 2018

A Special Needs Trust is an important tool to utilize if you have a child or grandchild with disabilities whom you wish to leave an inheritance when you pass away. In order [ more ...]

Third-Party vs. First-Party (Self-Settled) Special Needs Trusts

May 31, 2018

Special Needs Trusts allow individuals with disabilities to qualify for needs-based government programs while maintaining access to additional assets which can be used to pay [ more ...]

The Most Critical Decision You Will Make When Creating Your Child’s Special Needs Trust

May 21, 2018

There are many very important decisions to make when creating your child’s Special Needs Trust. But, the most important decision will be picking the person(s) who will be [ more ...]

Four Things You Should Know About A Special Needs Trust

May 11, 2018

Planning for the future of a child with special needs can be overwhelming. There are so many details to consider. Planning ahead to secure their lifestyle and health-related [ more ...]

Things Change: When Should Your Special Needs Trust Be Reviewed

April 27, 2018

When Should Your Special Needs Trust Be Reviewed with a Virginia Special Needs Planning Attorney? Nothing lasts forever. That smiling baby becomes a child, who becomes a [ more ...]

After the Lawsuit: Planning for a Child Disabled Because of Medical Malpractice or Personal Injury

April 5, 2018

It’s devastating when a child becomes disabled due to medical malpractice or personal injury, and many families seek to recover from those whose negligence harmed their [ more ...]

Can I Use an Online Template to Draft a Special Needs Trust?

March 16, 2018

I have been asked——: “Can I use an online template or do-it-yourself service to create my child’s Special Needs Trust?” A Special Needs Trust is a very [ more ...]

Special Needs Planning: Don’t Leave Your Child’s Future in the Hands of an Unpredictable Congress

February 8, 2018

Government programs are meant to provide assistance to our citizens. However, even programs that can mean the difference between life and death, such as Medicaid and [ more ...]

Special Needs Trust or ABLE Account? A Virginia Special Needs Planning Attorney Helps You Decide.

December 22, 2017

Families with disabled loved ones have had to walk a very fine line for many years. There is often a delicate balance between providing their family member with the most [ more ...]

Special Needs Trusts Do More Than Protect Government Benefits

November 30, 2017

Parents of children with special needs often wait until their child turns 18 to consider creating a Special Needs Trust. Sometimes they wait even longer until the time when [ more ...]

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Kathleen Boyer

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Sheri operates out of an office building that supports a coffee and gift shop run by persons with disabilities. It creates a lively and warm hearted atmosphere and demonstates Sheri's involvement with the disabled community. Lovely person. - 8/14/2017

Debbie S.

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