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08 11, 2022

Supported Decision-Making in the US: History and Legal Background

2024-05-07T14:22:15-04:00

This issue of The Voice® was written by SNA Honorary Member David M. English, who is a Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law. He received his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University in Chicago, and his areas of expertise include elder law, estate planning, guardianship, probate, trust law and uniform acts.

07 07, 2022

Special Needs Alliance Supports the Proposed Special Needs Trust Improvement Act

2023-03-17T11:51:28-04:00

Tucson, AZ – July 7, 2022 – The Special Needs Alliance (SNA), the national organization comprised of attorneys committed to the practice of disability and public benefits law, is proud to have advocated for and supported the Special Needs Trust (SNT) Improvement Act of 2022, which was introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Maggie [...]

04 27, 2022

Special Needs Alliance Celebrates 20th Anniversary as Leading Member Organization Serving and Supporting Special Needs and Elderly Communities

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Tucson, AZ – April 27, 2022 – Today, the Special Needs Alliance (SNA), the national organization comprised of attorneys committed to the practice of disability and public benefits law, celebrated its 20th anniversary since the organization’s founding in 2002. The organization began as a series of discussions between 10 like-minded attorneys in a study group [...]

04 04, 2022

Assisted Housing Options for Adults With Special Needs

2024-05-30T15:57:35-04:00Tags: |

For many families, providing adequate housing for a child with special needs can be fairly straightforward, particularly if the child remains in the primary residence with one or both parents. As the child gets older, there are considerations that need to be dealt with to ensure stability as they enter into adulthood and their aging [...]

02 07, 2022

How to Assess What’s Important to Families with Individuals with Special Needs in a New City

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Of all the life changes we experience, moving to a new city can undoubtedly be one of the most stressful and challenging situations. For families with a loved one with special needs, moving can add additional hardship, so it’s critical to plan in advance and be proactive in focusing on making the transition as [...]

10 13, 2021

Special Needs Alliance Announces
2021 – 2022 Board of Directors

2022-04-14T10:55:36-04:00

Tucson, AZ – October 11, 2021 – Today, the Special Needs Alliance (SNA) announced its 2021 – 2022 Board of Directors. SNA is a national organization of attorneys in the practice of special needs, disability and elder law. “We’re excited to welcome our new board of directors and look forward to what this line-up [...]

10 06, 2021

The Value of An Attorney’s Network

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Special needs attorneys have many kinds of legal expertise, but they also work with a range of other kinds of professionals to help them meet their clients’ needs. This article explains the roles of these other professionals and how you can find an attorney with a good network of these contacts. An Attorney’s Professional Network [...]

08 12, 2021

The SECURE Act – How It Affects Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts

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This issue of the Voice was written by Special Needs Alliance member Edward M. Biggin, Esq. an attorney with the law firm Landsman Law Group located in Rockville, Maryland.  Ed practices in the areas of Special Needs Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate Administration, and Trust Administration.  Ed is a member of the Bar in Maryland and the District of Columbia.