by Arthur Geffen | Oct 13, 2010 | Special Needs
Planning for a loved one with special needs to be cared for after you’re gone may involve some of the most important and emotional decisions you make. And yet it’s critical to be objective about the steps you need to take to ensure not only that...
by Arthur Geffen | Oct 8, 2010 | Special Needs
Lack of planning can jeopardize a special needs child’s eligibility to receive means-tested government disability and health benefits. The federal government provides Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to people who are 65 or older, or who are blind or...
by Arthur Geffen | Sep 17, 2010 | Special Needs
Parents of a child who is receiving benefits from a needs based government program (or might be eligible for such benefits in the future) must pay careful attention to their estate planning. The options available for leaving assets to the child are: ●...
by Arthur Geffen | Sep 3, 2010 | Special Needs
Five Steps for Parents of Special Needs Children The back-to-school period is an excellent time to review the big picture when it comes to planning the future care of your child with a disability. According to Joanne Gruszkos, director of SpecialCareSM, an exclusive...
by Arthur Geffen | Aug 23, 2010 | Special Needs
First there are individualized education plans (IEPs), legal documents that ensure your child receives any accommodations that are included in the plan in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). According to the IDEA, the...
by Arthur Geffen | Aug 23, 2010 | Estate Planning Solutions, Medicaid, Special Needs, Tax Solutions, Trusts
The Newcomers needed to make sure the money they leave him won’t make him ineligible for insurance and services he needs. So they’ll leave his inheritance to a special-needs trust set up to protect Jerry and his assets. Experts suggest trust funds for children...
