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...
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...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 3, 2023 | News
The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will affect people with disabilities on several fronts. The Bill’s Benefits for People With Disabilities Here is a breakdown of some of the bill’s highlights related to...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 19, 2022 | News
Since it was established in 2005, the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program has given people with disabilities the choice between living in a long-term care facility or receiving care in their home or a community-based setting. MFP helps provide the...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 12, 2022 | News
A sole benefit trust is a helpful estate planning tool if your family has cross-generational support needs. If a senior with more than $2,000 in assets wants to apply for Medicaid – but also wants to provide for a disabled relative – a sole benefit trust may be a good...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 12, 2022 | News
While a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement. The ward, their family, or other involved people might feel that the guardian is not doing a good job. They...
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