When settling a lawsuit on behalf of a person with a disability, the plaintiff's attorney must take into account not only the settlement amount, but also how the settlement will be distributed.

A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account each provide a tax-free way for people with disabilities to save money. Both options provide a mechanism for saving ...

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Have you heard the terms “special” needs trust and “supplemental” needs trust and wondered what the difference is? The simple answer is that there’s no difference. Whether supplemental or special, ...

There is one aspect of estate planning that not everyone has to do but is very important to those who need it: planning for the future of a child with disabilities. This could include a child who was ...

Suppose you have a client named Madeline Jones, who has a 25-year-old granddaughter, Sharon, who is disabled and gets government benefits. Madeline, whose net worth is now about $3 million, wants your ...

Special needs trusts are essential for the well-being of a person with special needs, experts say. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. "The most important reason for a special needs trust ...

New Jersey special needs trust lawyer Christine Matus (https://matuslaw.com/brief-overview-fape/) of The Matus Law Group recently published an informative article ...

When settling a lawsuit on behalf of a person with a disability, the plaintiff's attorney must take into account not only the settlement amount, but also how the settlement will be distributed.