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Charities May Now Be Named As SNT Remainder Beneficiaries

by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 26, 2023 | News

Many parents and families planning for the care of their loved one with special needs will consider setting up a special needs trust. (Special needs trusts are also often referred to as supplemental needs trusts and SNTs). These trusts allow assets to be left to a...

The Benefits of Giving Gifts to Your Grandchildren in a Trust

by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 23, 2023 | News

There are some serious drawbacks to many options for giving gifts to grandchildren. For instance, there might be no tax or estate planning advantages. Or, you may have no control of the funds (or lose control after a certain point). The money could also affect a...

Is an Intermediate Care Facility Right for Your Loved One?

by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 19, 2023 | News

Though the disability community has largely shifted away from advocating for institutionalization to emphasizing community-based care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), intermediate care facilities may still be appropriate in some...

Should My Loved One With Special Needs Use a True Link Card?

by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 11, 2023 | News

An important part of special needs planning is protecting your loved one from financial abuse. A True Link card is a tool you may not have considered before, but it could save your family member from exploitation and predatory banking practices. Although True Link...

Attorneys Can Help Prevent Bias in Guardianship Proceedings

by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 11, 2023 | News

When a person has petitioned the court for guardianship over you or your loved one, the case’s end result will determine your or your loved one’s rights. If the court appoints a guardian, the ward can lose the legal ability to make decisions. Depending on the type of...

Congress Overlooks Bill Meant to Up SSI Recipient Asset Cap

by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 5, 2023 | News

Despite support from both sides of the aisle and appeals from disability advocates across the country, proposed legislation intended to offer greater financial support to millions of older adults and people with disabilities is not part of Congress’ year-end spending...
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  • Attorneys Can Help Prevent Bias in Guardianship Proceedings

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