Shared living arrangements offer an alternative to institutional living, providing individuals with disabilities a sense of community integration, independence, and tailored support through living with roommates and arranged…
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/ Health, Real Estate - Residential
Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) protect assets for individuals with disabilities while preserving eligibility for public benefits like SSI and Medicaid.
Establishing an SNT early allows for long-term financial planning, protects…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
“I’m so nervous,” he said. “Maybe I won’t fit in, or maybe people won’t like me.” At 88, my dad was facing a new experience in his life, and he was worried..…
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/ Health, Real Estate - Residential
On July 1, 2025, the amended Tennessee Code Annotated, § 35-5-101 took effect, bringing several important changes to the foreclosure process in Tennessee:..…
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/ Administrative Law, Communications & Media Law, Real Estate - Residential
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc. (2025) has fundamentally altered the federal litigation landscape by severely restricting courts’ authority to issue universal injunctions. This ruling requires immediate…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Constitutional Law
On May 21, 2025, Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill No. 979 (the Bill) into law. In addition to amending laws regarding the employment of Hospital-Based Physicians (see this article), the Bill also introduces a new provider…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Health
Today, Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill No. 979 into law. House Bill No. 979, among other unrelated matters, drastically changes certain laws relating to the corporate practice of medicine in Tennessee. Before this new law…
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/ Business Organizations, Health, Labor & Employment Law
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been undergoing organizational changes and layoffs in recent weeks.
These changes include the dismantling of such agencies as the Administration for Community Living…
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/ Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Health
Careful planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities is crucial.
Consider using legal entities such as a special needs trust to protect their ability to qualify for government benefits while meeting their…
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/ Family Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Under the SECURE Act, disabled beneficiaries can stretch out inherited retirement account distributions beyond 10 years, provided their life expectancy is longer than the default 10-year rule.
Generally, an Applicable…
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/ Finance & Banking, Taxation
“Nowhere is wisdom more necessary than in the guidance of charitable impulses. Meaning well is only half our duty; thinking right is the other, and equally important, half.” — Samuel Gridley Howe…
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/ Nonprofit Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
If you’re a property or business owner in Georgia, a new tort reform bill, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on April 21, 2025, may affect you. It impacts how current and future civil tort lawsuits are handled in Georgia. This…
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/ Business Torts, Civil Procedure, Personal Injury
Disabled parking permits enable individuals with mobility issues to access businesses and public spaces more easily.
Different types of disabled parking permits include permanent and temporary placards, license plates, and…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Transportation
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released its anticipated interim final rule for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)..…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, International Law & Trade
Many seniors prefer to age in place with home care assistance.
Medicaid can provide financial assistance for home care, but eligibility requirements vary by state and can be complex…
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/ Family Law, Health
