Assured
As·sured | ə-ˈshu̇rd
1: characterized by certainty or security
2: very confident
3: sure that something is certain or true
How Can I Use a First-Party Special Needs Trust?
Question: What is a first-party special needs trust, and when is it useful? Answer: A Special Needs Trust (SNT) can play an important role in preserving the financial security and lifestyle of a person with special needs. A properly drafted SNT allows the individual...
Before Settling a Personal Injury Claim, Consider a Special Needs Trust
If a person with special needs receives a large personal injury award, paying for health insurance could become an unaffordable expense unless precautions are taken. Consider the case of Paula Homan, a 63-year-old California woman who was seriously injured in a car...
Funding a Special Needs Trust With a Structured Settlement
If you win a personal injury lawsuit, you may receive your award in a lump sum or as a structured settlement. With a structured settlement, you will receive payments over time; you may opt for a substantial initial amount, with lesser succeeding payments to provide...
Financial Help for Parents of Children With Special Needs
If you are planning to be a parent or are thinking of having more children, the scenario of having a child with a disability has probably crossed your mind. Disabilities can form before birth or after birth as a result of accidents or illnesses. According to the U.S....
Disability Rights and Service Animals
Disability service animals play a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities, protecting their health, performing tasks, and navigating their daily lives. However, despite legal protections, discrimination against individuals with service animals still...
Divorce in Special Needs Families
Source: Academy of Special Needs Planners Annual Conference Session This past spring, an Academy of Special Needs Planners 2024 National Conference session led by Emily Kile of Kile Law Firm, PC offered attendees guidance on navigating the sorts of unique challenges...
Learning Disability Week: Recognizing Learning Disabilities
Learning Disability Week, which takes place in the third week of June, is a good opportunity to recognize and support those with learning disabilities. An estimated one in seven Americans and one in five children have a learning disability, according to Bright...
Does a Personal Injury Settlement Affect Disability Claims?
A personal injury settlement can affect disability claims differently depending on the situation as well as where you live. SSDI and SSI Social Security programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have different...
Will My Disability Benefits Change When I Turn 65?
Turning 65 years old has traditionally been associated with retirement and enrollment in federal benefit programs. However, people with disabilities may already be receiving federal benefits through Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare before they turn 65. Disabled...
News From SSA: Social Security to Expand Access to SSI Program by Updating Definition of a Public Assistance Household
From the SSA: "Under the final rule, beginning September 30, 2024, the agency will expand the definition of a public assistance household to include households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments and households where not all members...