by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Aug 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Supreme Court of Nebraska rules that a county court erred when it found that siblings had not improperly substituted trustees or amended a trust, but ordered them to pay breach of trust damages without explaining its reasoning. In Masek v. Masek (In re Charles...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
SSI is the basic federal safety net program for the elderly, blind and disabled, providing them with a minimum guaranteed income. For 2022, the maximum federal SSI benefit is $841 a month for an individual and $1,261 a month for a couple (normally, the amounts go up...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jun 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
When personal injury lawsuits are settled, the underlying settlement figure may be less than initially meets the eye due to attorneys’ fees, expenses and other costs. To ensure the resulting settlement best protects the plaintiff’s long-term financial interests,...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
In his pre-session presentation at the 2020 ASNP Annual Meeting, “Special Needs Planning Integration with Veterans Benefits,” Doylestown, Pennsylvania ASNP member Richard L. Newman provided an overview of VA health care and disability benefits, and concluded with a...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit holds that pursuant to the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, Medicaid beneficiaries may have a protected property interest in a particular level of care granted by a managed long-term care plan. Bellin v....
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Dangers” is a strong word. Let’s simply say, “Unintended consequences.” Many people believe that joint accounts are a good way to avoid probate and transfer money to loved ones. But while joint accounts can be useful in certain...
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