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04 12, 2023

Turning 65: Changes to Consider for Individuals with Special Needs

2024-06-19T10:42:25-04:00Tags: , , |

When a family member approaches age 65, there are often significant changes to benefits and supports. In addition, there are opportunities that can offer future benefits to your loved one that need to be addressed, some before your loved one turns 65. What services may be changing? What do family members need to know? To help prepare for this transition, we have highlighted some of the top considerations.

01 13, 2023

What to Know When Your Child With Disabilities Turns 22 

2024-06-04T13:42:19-04:00Tags: , , , |

On the heels of a child with special needs’ biggest milestones becoming an adult at eighteen (18) comes the next and arguably more challenging milestone – life after turning twenty-two (22). What services end? What do parents and guardians need to know? To help prepare for this transition, we have highlighted some of the top considerations. 

12 05, 2022

Other Protective Arrangements

2024-05-07T14:24:57-04:00Tags: , |

This issue of The Voice® was written by SNA member Jacob Menashe of Hickman Menashe, P.S. in Lynnwood and Bellevue, Washington. Serving clients in the greater Snohomish and King County areas and throughout Washington, the firm works with their clients on legal concerns related to elder law and estate planning. Jacob was assisted by a former associate of his firm, Sage Graves Slugić, now practicing at Graunke Ayoub Law in Seattle, Washington. 

11 12, 2022

Robert B. Fleming Spotlight

2022-11-12T12:56:04-05:00

INTRODUCING ROBERT B. FLEMING, CELA Robert Fleming, CELA was practicing elder law even before it was called “elder law.” His tips for success include carrying yourself with purpose, staying curious and humble on the job, and even bluffing a little bit when you need to. You’ll get better acquainted with Robert [...]

11 12, 2022

Rebecca Kueny Spotlight

2022-11-12T12:50:32-05:00

INTRODUCING REBECCA KUENY, ESQ. Rebecca Kueny, SNA Sponsored Member in Oregon, initially aimed to be a social worker so she could advocate for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with limited resources. She unexpectedly found work in a law firm, where she discovered that estate planning and elder law were also [...]

11 03, 2022

Special Needs Alliance Announces its 2022-2023 Board of Directors and Officers

2023-03-17T11:51:42-04:00

Tucson, AZ – November 3, 2022 –The Special Needs Alliance (SNA), the national organization comprised of attorneys committed to the practice of disability and public benefits law,  has announced its 2022-2023 Board of Directors.   “As we mark the end of SNA’s 20th anniversary celebrations, we proudly welcome a new board of directors,” said SNA Executive [...]

10 25, 2022

Finding Answers

2024-06-24T19:30:13-04:00

Estate Planning Housing, Support & Maintenance Marriage, Divorce & Support Planning for Minors, Adulthood, Guardianship and Alternatives Social Security Benefits Special Needs Trusts Taxation Trust Administration

10 18, 2022

The Top 5 Things to Know When Your Child With Disabilities Turns 18

2024-06-19T10:42:33-04:00Tags: , , , , , |

The eighteenth birthday of a child with special needs marks the beginning of significant changes regarding the benefits and services they can receive. While there are many things to consider, we have outlined the top five to help you prepare for your child’s major milestone.