by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 7, 2022 | News
Trusts are great tools for leaving assets to your heirs while maintaining control over their access to those assets. In many cases, you would tell your beneficiaries that you have made a trust for them. However, this is not always desirable — and this is where a...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 1, 2022 | News
Supported Decision-Making (SDM), an alternative to guardianship is growing in popularity due, in part, to its less restrictive characteristics. SDM is a tool under which an individual with a disability selects advisors or supporters, such as friends, family, or...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Aug 27, 2022 | News
Mainstream vouchers provide federally funded housing assistance to persons aged 18 to 61 with a disability, who are homeless, are living in an institution, or are at risk of homelessness or institutionalization. Mainstream vouchers are unique in that they can help any...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Aug 25, 2022 | News
Many families of individuals with special needs want to foster their loved ones’ independence. Some may find that their loved one is happiest with a personal living space, as independent living offers greater autonomy. However, several barriers prevent many adults...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Aug 24, 2022 | News
Many seniors find themselves in need of Medicaid to pay for their long-term care but are surprised to learn that their modest monthly income may disqualify them. The reason for this is that Medicaid is a “means-tested” benefit. In other words, you must not have income...
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