Estate Planning for Children with Disabilities: Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and Benefit Protection

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Estate planning for children with disabilities often requires more than traditional financial planning. These plans must account for long-term care, access to public benefits, and ongoing support tailored to each child’s unique circumstances. Many parents choose a supplemental or disability-focused trust to provide ongoing support without affecting eligibility for Medicaid or SSI. These trusts let […]

3 Action Steps to Protect Your Special Needs Child

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Raising a child with a developmental or intellectual disability involves constant care, advocacy, and planning. Daily life can feel overwhelming—and long-term decisions are just as important. Raising a child with a developmental or intellectual disability (commonly referred to as special needs) involves constant care, advocacy, and planning. Daily life can feel overwhelming; however, long-term decisions […]