Fixing a Broken Trust
In many ways, an irrevocable trust is like a house. It is a structure designed to last a long time, to benefit the people who live there (the beneficiaries), and to saf... Continue
In many ways, an irrevocable trust is like a house. It is a structure designed to last a long time, to benefit the people who live there (the beneficiaries), and to saf... Continue
Employment is about more than making a living. Working and earning a wage promotes dignity, self-worth, and independence and provides a sense of community. Fortunately,... Continue
The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act (the “Uniform Act”) became effective in Washington state on January 1, 2022. A sect... Continue
A trust protector is a person or entity named in the trust agreement who will help ensure that the Continue
The 18th birthday of a child with special needs marks the beginning of significant changes regarding the benefits and services they can receive. In the United States, m... Continue
It used to be that people lived in one place and never moved. Those days are gone, as people are much more mobile and, for various reasons, change domicile often. This article will discuss some of the tax issues related to a pe... Continue
One place to start is by reviewing our previous article, ?Adopting a Child with Special Needs, where we provide valuable tips about ad... Continue
Supported decision-making (SDM) is an alternate arrangement to guardianship, which allows an in... Continue
For parents of a child with special needs, the support and resources needed can feel overwhelming. The Special Needs All... Continue
An often-overlooked tool for long-term Medicaid planning purposes is the sole benefit trust (SBT). How powerful the SBT can be depends on whether the person with a disa... Continue
One of the many benefits of utilizing an ABLE account... Continue
Marriage is a significant time in a person’s life, accompanied by excitement, meticulous planning, and the involvement of friends, family, and loved ones. But marriag... Continue
While?post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?occurs throughout the U.S. population, military veterans are particularly at risk. Some studies estimate that up to 30 percent of the vets who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan have... Continue
Confused about those stimulus checks? Many questions have arisen with ... Continue