Assured
As·sured | ə-ˈshu̇rd
1: characterized by certainty or security
2: very confident
3: sure that something is certain or true
Five Questions to Ask Before Settling a Personal Injury Lawsuit
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, as...
What Are the Ward’s Rights in a Guardianship?
Guardianship can be a critical component of special needs planning, as individuals with severe disabilities who cannot manage personal and financial affairs may need guardians upon turning 18. Legal Guardianship for Adults With Disabilities When children with...
Legal Guardianship of an Adult: Becoming a Guardian
Upon determining that an adult cannot make personal or financial decisions, a state court can appoint a guardian: a competent individual with authority to make choices for the adult, such as where they live and what kind of care they receive. While giving assistance...
Legal Guardianship of an Adult: Rights and Responsibilities
Once a person becomes a guardian, they should be aware of their responsibilities. Since the ward loses significant rights, guardians must promote their autonomy to the fullest possible extent. Guardians must make decisions, such as moving the ward across states, in...
When It Comes to Taxes, Special Needs Trusts Are Not All Equal
Special needs trusts can be an invaluable tool for families that have a child with special needs. One often overlooked aspect of a special needs trust (SNT), however, is how the trust is taxed. This consideration is important because the tax savings can be...
Legal Update: Update Proposed to Law Protecting Patients With Disabilities
Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, people with disabilities are protected from discrimination based on their disability. Yet in 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services’ civil rights office reports having received more than 51,000 civil...
Respite Care for Caregivers of Loved Ones With Disabilities
Serving as a caregiver is a noble but draining job. Caregivers can suffer from a variety of physical and emotional burdens whether they are a part-time or full-time caregiver. They may deal with losing sleep, lack of an appetite, depression, exhaustion, increased...
Spiritual & Pastoral Care Week: October 22 – 28, 2023
October 22-28 is Spiritual and Pastoral Care Week, a time to honor individuals who provide spiritual services and support. It is also a good time to focus on the advantages that these spiritual programs can potentially bring to individuals in need and to those caring...
The Red Book – A Guide to Work Incentives and Employment Supports For Those Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs. This is beneficial for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, counselors...
Social Security Disability Benefits: An Overview
For more than half a century, Social Security disability benefits have served as a lifeline for millions of people with special needs. In fact, Social Security offers two distinctly separate disability benefit programs -- each serving nearly 10 million people -- with...