4 Benefits of Special Needs Planning That You May Not Know
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 ...]
Special Needs Trusts Information
Aretha Franklin Died Without a Will, Trust or Special Needs Plan in Place
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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.
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 ...]