Credit cards offer a way for the trustee of a special needs trust to avoid giving a beneficiary cash while at the same time not serving as the beneficiary’s designated shopper.

In 2022, the cost of raising a child in the U.S. to age 17 was roughly $17,000 per year. For families of children with disabilities, that estimate runs far higher.

The costs of such necessities as health interventions and behavioral…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects children as they develop. People with autism have differences in the brain relating to behavior, communication, and learning, as well as how they interact with others.

ASD is marked by difficulty with social situations. Yet, autism…

A ward of the state is a person under the government’s protection.

Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become wards of the state when they lack a competent parent or trusted person to look out for them and, because…

Special needs trusts (SNTs) can play an important role in helping families plan for children with special needs. Here are some of the most compelling reasons to speak with your attorney about establishing an SNT.

1. Preserve public benefits while enhancing…