Assured
As·sured | ə-ˈshu̇rd
1: characterized by certainty or security
2: very confident
3: sure that something is certain or true
Do Personal Injury Settlements Affect SSI or SSDI Benefits?
The answer to how personal injury settlements affect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits depends on your specific situation. However, there is a general answer: SSDI – No, your settlement does not affect SSDI...
Ensuring the Well-Being of Your Child After an Autism Diagnosis
As experts in special needs planning, the ATC team meets many families who are struggling to find information and, confidently, make decisions regarding their child's care. Receiving a diagnosis of autism for your toddler can feel overwhelming. However, there are...
Successor Trustee – Do You Need One, and Whom Should It Be?
Selecting a successor trustee is a crucial decision when setting up a trust, as this individual or entity steps in to manage the trust if the initial trustee becomes unable or unwilling to fulfill their duties. When choosing a successor trustee, there are several...
Can a Corporate Trustee Serve as Power of Attorney?
Yes, a corporate trustee can serve as a power of attorney (POA) under certain circumstances. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows an individual (the principal) to appoint someone else (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to make financial, legal, or medical...
SSI Recipients to Get Relief Following Landmark Settlement
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc worldwide in the realms of health care, education, the economy, and beyond. For seniors and people with disabilities across the U.S. who have limited income, the pandemic also had a particularly devastating impact on their public...
The Benefits of Care Management for Trust Beneficiaries
Care management for trust beneficiaries is a service offered to Assured Trust Company (ATC) clients and can offer several important benefits: Quality of Life Improvement: Effective care management ensures that trust beneficiaries receive appropriate support, leading...
ABLE Accounts in 2024: Save Up to $18,000 Annually
For nearly a decade, people with disabilities have had the option to accumulate savings in a special tax-free account – without risking their means-tested public benefits. In 2024, the annual limit on how much money one can deposit into these savings vehicles, known...
What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
Everyone has heard the terms will and trust, but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning tools that serve different purposes, and they can work together to create a complete estate plan. Will vs Trust: When They Go Into...
Survey Uncovers Caregiver Support Needs & Possible Solutions
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor the more than 50 million unsung heroes who support their older loved ones as well as loved ones with a disability. Many family caregivers are working caregivers; that is, they have a primary occupation in...
Happier Holidays For Children with Special Needs
Source: Lori Lite - Stress Free Kids Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, and some chaos. This is a recipe for stress and sensory overload during the holidays for children with special needs including adults with IDD (Intellectual and...