Integrate Special Needs Planning Into Your Family’s Overall Estate Plan
The heart of estate planning for most parents comes down to one thing – making decisions that they think will...
December 18, 2017
Elder Law, Estate Planning
Elder Law, Estate Planning
Planning for the Disabled Child with a Supplemental Needs Trust
Since 1993 it has been public policy in New York State to allow parents (or other relatives) of a disabled...
February 25, 2016
Special Needs, Special Needs Planning, Trusts
Special Needs, Special Needs Planning, Trusts
Special Needs, Third Party, and Self Settled Trusts – What’s with all the Names?
When a person applies for Medicaid eligibility there are many pitfalls that an unsuspecting or unsophisticated applicant can run afoul...
November 23, 2015
Special Needs Planning
Special Needs Planning
Understanding the Importance of Special Needs Estate Planning
What is Special Needs Estate Planning? Special Needs Estate Planning focuses on providing for the special needs of our loved...
August 6, 2015
Special Needs Trusts
Special Needs Trusts
Special Needs Trusts – What Are They?
Question: What is a Special Needs Trust? Answer: There are situations where estate planning is less about asset protection, avoiding...
February 23, 2015
Guardianship, Short QA
Guardianship, Short QA
What is a Guardianship? When is it Appropriate?
A guardianship is a legal arrangement under which one person, the guardian, has the legal right and duty to care...