by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Families often establish trusts to protect a loved one’s financial security, but managing those assets and ensuring the beneficiary receives the right level of care can become overwhelming. This is especially true when the beneficiary has complex medical, cognitive,...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
For individuals with disabilities, maintaining access to essential public benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is critical for long-term care, housing, and medical support. A Special Needs Trust (SNT) can safeguard these benefits while...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Effective special needs planning requires collaboration, trust, and communication between families and the professionals who guide them. Whether developing a special needs trust, integrating investment strategies, or coordinating long-term care, the process works best...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Money held in an ABLE account provides individuals with disabilities a powerful tool to save and manage funds without losing eligibility for vital public benefits like SSI or Medicaid. However, it’s important to understand that there are restrictions on how ABLE funds...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a bigger part of everyday life. From voice assistants to helpful planning tools, AI can make daily tasks easier and give people more confidence in managing their goals. In the world of special needs planning, AI is beginning to...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every day, 2,300 people are reported missing in the United States. When an adult with a cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disability goes missing, they can be especially vulnerable to bad actors or accidents. If lost, intellectually disabled adults may become...
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