by Laurie Ohall | Mar 28, 2024 | Special Needs
It’s natural for parents of children with special needs to prioritize immediate care and well-being. Yet, proactive legal planning is crucial – the earlier you start, the better prepared your child will be, no matter what the future holds. Many parents...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 10, 2023 | Special Needs, Trusts
Individuals with special needs often rely on SSI and Medicaid to cover their living and medical expenses. However, a problem often arises when a child is entitled to funds from a personal injury or medical malpractice settlement. Having over $2,000 in personal assets...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 30, 2022 | Special Needs, Trusts
Individuals with disabilities often require much support and care, which can come at a high financial cost. For most people, these costs can only be covered by benefits from government programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, these...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 16, 2021 | Special Needs, Trusts
Creating a trust for your child with disabilities is an important step in preparing for his or her future. Your child’s special needs trust will safely hold assets that can be used for his or her personal care, recreation, education, and so forth without jeopardizing...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 16, 2020 | Special Needs, Trusts
While most people have heard of a basic Last Will and Testament, they may not know what a Pour-Over Will is and how it works with a Special Needs Trust. Essentially, a Pour-Over Will is used in conjunction with a Special Needs Trust and directs that any assets you...
