SNA Supports Omitting Food from Social Security In-Kind Support and Maintenance Calculations Read the April 17, 2023 letter from SNA and the Alliance of Pooled Trusts supporting the SSA's proposal to omit food from in-kind and support maintenance (ISM) calculations. READ MORE SNA Special Needs Trust Improvement Act Becomes Law [...]
This issue of The Voice® is written by Lauretta K. Murphy of Miller Johnson in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She focuses her practice on estate planning, elder law, disability and special needs planning, guardianship and conservatorships and wills and trust disputes.
This issue of The Voice® is written by Thomas Begley, CELA, of Begley Law Group in Moorestown, New Jersey. His firm specializes in special needs planning, special needs trusts, guardianship, and estate planning.
Five years ago, a group of parents in Winston-Salem, North Carolina created Moji Coffee + More out of a desire to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Now this June, Moji celebrates its fifth anniversary and its evolution from a simple coffee shop into a catalyst of change for employees and businesses alike.
Seeking inpatient mental health treatment can be daunting, especially when considering the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Whether the individual is a minor or an adult, understanding the complex legal issues involved in assisting a loved one get the help they need is crucial in making informed decisions.
This issue of The Voice® is co-authored by SNA members Jennifer Crane of Odin, Feldman, Pittleman, in Reston, Virginia, and May-Lis Manley of Landsman Law Group, in Rockville, Maryland.
Transitioning a loved one with developmental disabilities to a long-term care (LTC) facility is a challenging process. The search process can feel daunting due to concerns surrounding the quality of care, financial aspects, and the individual's adjustment to new routines. Additionally, if you are the individual's guardian or family member, you may also need to face the task of choosing between permanent placement and the possibility of multiple transitions. Thorough planning can help reduce those concerns.
This issue of The Voice® is written by SNA member Thomas Begley, CELA of Begley Law Group in Moorestown, New Jersey. His firm specializes in special needs planning, special needs trusts, guardianship, and estate planning.
This issue of The Voice® is written by SNA member Emily Taylor of Emily Taylor Law in Phoenix, Arizona. Her firm specializes in special needs planning, guardianship and alternatives, and estate planning.