Trusts are created when someone or a company manages property or assets on behalf of another. The person or entity is known as the trustee and has the responsibility of making decisions in the best interest of the trust beneficiary.…
Over the past decade, significant focus has been dedicated to researching the causes and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Combating Autism Act of 2006 was reauthorized in 2011 and renamed the Autism CARES Act in 2014 (Autism Collaboration,…
Disability and special needs are frequently used interchangeably, but they hold distinct meanings. Disability is a legal term referring to a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting one or more major life activities. Special needs is a more general term…
Individuals with special needs can take advantage of several programs and services offered by the federal government. These programs are vital to parents and guardians supporting loved ones with disabilities. Parents raising children with special needs require nearly twenty percent…
Trusts are generally created when someone or a company manages assets on behalf of another person. The person or entity is known as the trustee and has the responsibility of making decisions in the best interest of the trust beneficiary.…
Modern medicine and health care advancements enable children with a wide variety of special needs (disabilities) to live more productive lives than ever before. Many scientists regard the term special needs as a euphemism for disability. Yet, the difference between…
Grantors (the individuals who create and fund a trust) generally become trustees when they create a special needs trust (SNT) for a loved one with a disability. However, it is crucial to choose a successor trustee who will continue properly…