Jun 4, 2018 | Special Needs Tust and Planning
Special needs trusts are part of specific purpose estate planning for families that have loved ones with special needs. These trusts are designed to do two principle things, control access to access so that the assets are wisely used for the needs of the individual...
May 24, 2018 | Special Needs Tust and Planning
Special needs planning is specialized estate planning for the benefit of a person with a disability. Such planning not only ensures that the person with a disability has access to the gifted or inherited assets, but it also preserves public benefits qualification....
May 12, 2016 | Special Needs Tust and Planning
There are several different benefits that a person with a disability can receive. Two of the biggest benefits are Supplemental Security Income (“SSI” and Medicaid. These two benefits combined provide monthly cash and healthcare coverage for a person with a...
May 10, 2016 | Special Needs Tust and Planning
I, like most people, are reluctant to address a problem before it becomes an emergency. For example, my dentist told me over years that I needed to have my wisdom teeth removed. I waited and it became an emergency, and I was in pain for weeks before they could...
Apr 25, 2016 | Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Tust and Planning
For most people receiving inheritance is a welcomed gift. It includes treasured memories and possibly the financial resources to complete school, start a business, or have financial security. But for those receiving certain types of government benefits, receiving an...
Feb 17, 2016 | Special Needs Tust and Planning
In a divorce in Georgia, the court awards child support to the custodial parent based upon guidelines provided in the law. This support is used to provide a quality life for the child. The need for child support is even greater when the child has special needs, as...