by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 3, 2022 | News
People facing a reduction, suspension, or other change to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) now have more time to file an appeal, in a concession by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to delays and difficulties wrought by the COVID-19 crisis. The October...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 28, 2021 | News
The National Academy of Elder Law attorneys has provided sound information on this topic. Click on the link for details:...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 16, 2021 | News
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the rideshare service of discriminating against people with disabilities by imposing a surcharge on those who need more time to get into vehicles. Uber started charging a fee in 2016 to...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 14, 2021 | News
While everyone should have a durable power of attorney that appoints someone to act for them if they become incapacitated, in some circumstances it is not enough. In these cases, a revocable trust can help. A durable power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 9, 2021 | News
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2022. The spousal impoverishment thresholds will increase 5.4 percent over 2021’s figures. The official spousal impoverishment allowances for 2022 are as...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 1, 2021 | News
With the fate of the estate tax exemption uncertain, you may want to use the current large exemption to transfer assets to a trust to benefit your spouse. A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) can help transfer assets outside of your estate. The current federal...
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