Key Takeaways | What Is a Special Needs Trust? Special needs trusts are designed to protect the benefits of someone who is disabled and on Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid. There are two types of special needs trusts: first-party and third-party. First-party...
Julia’s daughter, Jenna, is a happy 17-year old woman. She participates in social activities, attends school, and has a job despite being born with multiple birth defects. While she’s satisfied with the progress Jenna has made, Julie is worried about her future. She...
As the caregiver of someone with special needs, you’re called upon to make important decisions on a daily basis. Those decisions may be life-changing for you and for your loved one. Often, therapists, medical specialists, and other advisers help plan the best care for...
Jackson W. worried about his daughter, Olivia. As someone with a severe intellectual disability, she needed help with all daily activities and would never be self-sufficient. Her care was expensive and life-long. As he pondered ways to provide for Olivia’s care, he...
Parents of children with special needs have one big concern for the future: who will pay for their child’s expenses if they are no longer here. Special needs trusts have been available to help, but something more was needed. “Achieving a Better Life Experience” (ABLE)...
