by Special Needs Family Services | Jun 13, 2023
Guardianship or conservatorship documents are not easy to obtain and can take months to finalize, warns the article “Possible Guardianship Or Conservatorship in Your Future? Plan Ahead With A Durable Power of Attorney” from Idaho Senior Independent. However, there is... 
by Special Needs Family Services | May 22, 2023
Forbes’ recent article entitled “How To Be An Effective Trustee” provides some great best practices for those asked to be a trustee. Serving as the trustee of a special needs trust is a particularly difficult job, and from the onset, it is important to understand that... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Apr 14, 2023
Many parents and families planning for the care of their loved one with special needs will consider setting up a special needs trust. (Special needs trusts are also often referred to as supplemental needs trusts and SNTs). These trusts allow assets to be left to a... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Mar 25, 2023
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal benefits program. Through SSDI, the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides monthly monetary support for those who can no longer work because of long-term or permanent disabilities. Social Security... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Feb 2, 2023
Kiplinger’s recent article entitled “4 Potential ‘Silver Linings’ for Seniors in 2023” says that there’s some good news on the horizon, especially for those who are finding it a little harder to make ends meet. Here are four of these “silver lining” situations: Social... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Nov 9, 2022
Will you be traveling for the holidays? If you or a loved one receive Medicaid benefits, check your health insurance coverage to see what benefits are available out of your home state. Access to affordable health care through the Medicaid program is one of the great...