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What is Estate Planning?
Estate planning should not be complex, depressing, or reserved only for seniors or those seriously ill. Today, an...
Settlement Trust Solutions
When other settlement options are not appropriate, there is often much flexibility, safety, and protection to be found...
What Happens When a Special Needs Trust Beneficiary Passes Away?
A common question from attorneys regarding special needs trusts is: "What happens when the beneficiary of the special...
The Difference Between SSDI and SSI (and Why It Matters)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are government benefits for clients...
What Expenses Can a Special Needs Trust Pay For?
There are certain items that a special needs trust can and cannot pay for on behalf of the beneficiary for clients...
ABLE Accounts vs. Special Needs Trusts: What You Need to Know
ABLE accounts and special needs trusts are settlement planning options for personal injury clients who are disabled....
When to Consider a Special Needs Trust When Settling a Case
If you have a client who is disabled and receives Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), some planning needs...
What is Settlement Planning?
Settlement Planning is a term that settlement planners commonly use, but is not a common phrase. Most people probably...
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