News & Analysis as of August 14, 2025

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Medicaid is a partnership program between states and the federal government to provide healthcare coverage for lower income individuals, people with disabilities, older people, and certain families with... more +

When the Settlement Threatens the Safety Net: Legal Strategies for Protecting Benefits

Offit Kurman on 6/4/2025

As an estate planning attorney practicing in Pennsylvania with a strong focus on special needs planning, I frequently work alongside personal injury counsel to address a critical but often overlooked consequence of...more

Special Needs Planning 101: 10 Ways to Safeguard Your Loved One’s Future

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on 5/30/2025

Careful planning for a loved one with disabilities is one of the most important and compassionate acts you can take as a parent or caregiver. It’s not just about securing their financial future, it’s about preserving their...more

Special Needs Planning: Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

Husch Blackwell LLP on 9/6/2023

Estate planning can be a daunting task for individuals and families. The stakes can be high. The decisions are often numerous. Family dynamics frequently come into play. However, for those living with special needs or those...more

ABLE Savings Registry – The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Flaster Greenberg PC on 4/4/2019

ABLE accounts are special, tax qualified disability savings vehicles for seriously disabled individuals, who had a qualifying disability incurred prior to age 26. As long as the rules of the ABLE program are complied with, a...more

New Jersey ABLE Program Offers a New Savings Option for the Disabled

Flaster Greenberg PC on 6/21/2018

Earlier this month, New Jersey joined the list of states with an ABLE Plan. An ABLE account is a special tax-favored disability savings account designed to help individuals living with a severe disability save and manage...more

Some Important Factors To Consider Before Creating A Special Needs Trust

Cole Schotz on 9/12/2017

A Third-Party Special Needs Trust (also referred to as a “Supplemental Needs Trust”) allows parents or other relatives of a special needs beneficiary to dedicate assets to the beneficiary by gift or inheritance without...more

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