Assured
As·sured | ə-ˈshu̇rd
1: characterized by certainty or security
2: very confident
3: sure that something is certain or true
Use Caution When Paying Family Caregivers
Trustees of special needs trusts are frequently approached by family members of trust beneficiaries who would like to be paid as caregivers for the beneficiaries. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) currently does not explicitly prohibit payment of family...
Failing Mom: A Real-Life, Cautionary Tale
Written By: Evie Curtis - Development Director There are times you do everything right, you do everything the “experts” tell you to do, you commit your time, your heart, and it all falls short. Barbara and Sally have reached the end of their collective rope in trying...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): The Facts
Supplemental Security Income is a federal program funded by U.S. Treasury general funds. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the program, but SSI is not paid for by Social Security taxes. SSI provides financial help to disabled adults and...
Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver Through Medicaid
Caring for an ailing family member is difficult work, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be unpaid work. There are programs available that allow Medicaid recipients to hire family members as caregivers. All 50 states have programs that provide pay to family...
Real-Life Nightmare: Thousands of SSI Recipients Accused of Owning Property That Isn’t Theirs
In March 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) had a nasty surprise for Teresa Sims, a woman with disabilities who lives in a group home in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The agency informed her by letter that she would no longer be receiving the Supplementary...
Legislative News: Special Needs Trust Beneficiary’s Claim Against State Officials Over Termination of His Trust Is Barred by Rooker-Feldman Doctrine
A federal appeals court rules that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine bars a claim by a beneficiary of a special needs trust who argued that Colorado state officials improperly terminated his trust when he moved to another state. Wilson v. Bimestefer (10th Cir., No. 20-1233,...
What to Do If You Are Appointed Guardian of an Older Adult
Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved one's well-being and you have a duty to act in his or her best interest. If an adult becomes mentally incapacitated and is incapable of making responsible...
Transitioning Into Adulthood For Those With Autism
For individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities, the transitioning into adulthood can be a challenge. Autism Speaks can be a resource on how to navigate these roads. Click on the link below to learn more:...
Charge Against Mother Highlights Value of Adding an Extra Layer of Protection to a Special Needs Trust
A recent felony charge against the mother of a special needs child in Minnesota offers a good reason why an independent trustee of a special needs trust, or at least oversight over a family member serving as trustee, may be a good idea. Pamela Fischer, 66, of...
Study: Students with disabilities show resilience that could guide post-pandemic education
Source: News.KU.edu LAWRENCE -- The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a new world of challenges for education. But a new study from the University of Kansas shows the voices and experiences of students who are already among the most marginalized can help lead the way...