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Creating a Special Needs Trust Without Jeopardizing Government Benefits

Creating a Special Needs Trust Without Jeopardizing Government Benefits

Creating a trust tailored to special needs individuals offers financial stability without disqualifying programs such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Parents and guardians need to design these trusts carefully to comply with both federal and state rules and avoid unintended penalties.

Parents with special need child

Sole Legal Custody vs. Joint Legal Custody: Which Works Better in High-Tension Cases?

Sole Legal Custody vs. Joint Legal Custody: Which Works Better in High-Tension Cases?

Whether parents disagree over schooling, religion, or medical care, the decision between sole legal custody and joint legal custody can significantly affect how disputes get resolved and how children experience stability.

Divorced parents and child waiting for custody decisions in courtroom

What to Include in Your Estate Plan

What to Include in Your Estate Plan

Developing a proper estate plan is critical when it comes to protecting your last wishes, but knowing how to create one is difficult without the help of an experienced estate planning attorney.


Tips for Avoiding Probate

Tips for Avoiding Probate

When a person who did not have a thorough estate plan passes on, their assets and finances become subject to an extensive probate process. This process distributes the assets, settles debts and ensures beneficiaries.