Category archives: Children with Special Needs
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6 years ago
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More state Medicaid agencies are shifting to or considering managed care models to provide long-term care services, sparking a growing backlash from disability and elder rights advocates.
Traditionally, state Medicaid agencies paid individual health care providers on a fee-for-service basis. ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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In response to what they claim are growing complaints, two of the nation’s largest airlines – Delta and United – have imposed new rules effective March 1, 2018, regarding passengers traveling with service and emotional-support animals.
Delta, which says travelers bring about 250,000 service or su... [read more]
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6 years ago
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A question we are asked regularly by new and potential clients is how they can prepare for a meeting with one of our Elder Law Attorneys. Our answer is: first, think about your goals, and identify what you'd like to accomplish; second, generate a list of any questions you'd like the attorney to answ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to express gratitude for your family and friends. Our office wishes you and your loved ones all the best today, and throughout this beautiful early spring in North Florida!
We are grateful to be a part of your community and to have to the opportunity to help fa... [read more]
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6 years ago
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People with disabilities are disproportionately low-income. Like many other marginalized communities, people with disabilities are being priced out of many neighborhoods, especially in large metropolitan centers, as rental prices continue to skyrocket and affordable housing stocks dwindle.
Accord... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Included in the new tax bill, signed by President Trump on December 22, is a provision that could provide some temporary relief for families with high medical expenses.
Federal law currently allows families with medical expenses exceeding 10 percent of their adjusted gross incomes to deduct c... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Families taking advantage of ABLE savings accounts will have a little more flexibility in planning for special needs as a result of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017.
As we previously discussed, ABLE accounts, created by Congress via the pas... [read more]
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6 years ago
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ABLE accounts are a great new savings tool for individuals with disabilities, but not all people with disabilities are eligible to open these accounts. The rules for determining eligibility are for the most part uncomplicated, although one requirement is proving controversial.
Created by Con... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Choosing the right person to serve as trustee of a special needs trust is one of the most important and difficult issues in creating the trust. A trustee typically manages the day-to-day operations of the trust, often making distributions to the trust's beneficiary, investing the trust's assets, and... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Over the past several years, crowdfunding and personal fundraising have become popular ways to raise money for people in need. Crowdfunding cuts out the charitable middleman, allowing a person or organization in need to appeal directly to the general public via the Internet in the hope of raising m... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved one.
Instead of taking steps based on ... [read more]
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