Special Needs Trusts Information

How to Use a Special Needs Trust to Protect an Inheritance for a Loved One Battling Bipolar Disorder

June 4, 2019

We are often asked by parents if it is possible to protect an inheritance for an adult child who battles Bipolar Disorder. Unfortunately, one of the hallmarks of the [ more ...]

Good News for Beneficiaries of Special Needs Trusts

May 18, 2019

Last year the Social Security Administration (SSA) specifically clarified that True Link Cards (make clickable to https://www.truelinkfinancial.com/ ) can be used to make [ more ...]

What Happens to the Funds in a Special Needs Trust When the Beneficiary Dies?

May 8, 2019

What Happens to the Funds in a Special Needs Trust When the Beneficiary Dies? A Special Needs Trust is a specialized legal tool that allows a beneficiary with disabilities to [ more ...]

Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Special Needs Trusts

January 29, 2019

Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Special Needs Trusts Parents who have children with autism have their own special challenges. When a mom or dad’s days are [ more ...]

Special Needs Issues: Special Needs Planning and the Absentee Parent

January 22, 2019

Not all families come from storybooks or primetime television. Not every parent remains in his or her child’s life, which can be very painful for both the child and the [ more ...]

4 Benefits of Special Needs Planning That You May Not Know

October 30, 2018

I’ve written many times regarding the importance of planning if you have a child with disabilities. Frankly, I have tried to make it very clear that it is dangerous to [ more ...]

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 ...]

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Tommy D

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John G

The legal issues associated with Special Needs Trust had concerned us for years, so we were greatly relieved to find Ms Sheri Abrams, Attorney at Law. She is a remarkably-gifted special needs attorney. She skillfully guided us through the process of completing a Special Needs Trust for our daughter. We could not have been more pleased with her work and her guidance to us going forward. Sheri fully understands the law specific to those with special needs and disabilities, and we were grateful, indeed, to find her. Our daughter is the very center of our lives, so we would not have entrusted the legal matters of her life to anyone else. We are pleased to enthusiastically recommend Ms Sheri Abrams to anyone seeking expert legal counsel for special needs and disabilities. - 6/20/2016

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We were faced with a medical emergency that required legal assistance. Despite the short notice, Sheri met with us and prepared the required documents almost overnight. Sheri was professional, thorough and efficient in our dealings with her. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sheri to anyone needing legal assistance. - 8/01/2017

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Sean Niles

Sheri is absolutely amazing. Not only is working within the realm of disability law difficult since it is in a state of continuous change, but the issues that are brought in by clients are never simple. We were referred to Sheri and were absolutely thrilled with her professionalism, honesty, and ability to connect with us. Without a doubt, we will be back when we need further legal advice and have already referred her to a number of our friends. - 5/06/2017

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