Key Takeaways Special needs trusts, when properly set up under the laws of the United States, allow for this continued eligibility for critical government benefits like Medicaid and SSI. It has long offered extra financial support for people with disabilities. Knowing what questions to ask goes a long way toward ensuring financial security and [...]
Key Takeaways Selecting the best attorney for your special needs trust in 2025 Attorneys need to have a profound understanding not only of federal law, but California-specific laws. Detailed local knowledge is crucial for impactful planning and successful compliance! Inquire of your prospective attorneys about their firsthand experience in special needs trusts. Ensure that [...]
Key Takeaways Special needs trusts are the cornerstone of eligibility protection for means-tested federal government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid. Most importantly, they enable beneficiaries to get more support than what covers their basic needs. Getting the legal details right is essential to not put government assistance at risk. Proper special needs trust [...]
Key Takeaways Start special needs trust planning right after a disability is diagnosed. This step taken in advance ensures that their hard-earned eligibility for critical government benefits such as Medicaid and SSI are preserved. Early and proactive planning allows families to address financial needs, avoid costly mistakes, and secure long-term stability for the beneficiary. [...]
Key Takeaways First-party special needs trusts are funded with the beneficiary’s resources, such as personal injury settlements or inheritances. Third-party trusts are funded by family members or other benefactors. Whether to use a first-party or third-party trust. It is an essential tool for maintaining eligibility for important government benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental [...]
Key Takeaways Special needs trusts (SNTs) help Arizona families protect eligibility for benefits like AHCCCS and SSI while providing financial security for loved ones with disabilities. Properly structured SNTs add to the benefits families can receive from government sources. They provide for important areas of life, including health, home, and personal support, that the [...]
Key Takeaways Arizona teens should know the state and federal child labor laws. Understanding their rights to privacy and protections from discrimination in the workplace is critical for them. By understanding these laws, teens, their parents, and employers can help ensure compliance and promote a safe, enjoyable, and fair employment experience. Employment restrictions differ [...]
Key Takeaways In the post-pandemic world, work-life balance is vital to our collective health. Legal frameworks play a crucial role in determining what rights employees have, if any, to achieve and maintain that balance. Knowing these rights puts you in a better place to fight for a balanced work life that supports your health [...]
Key Takeaways Never sign a severance agreement without first seeking advice from a lawyer—doing so will help ensure you understand how the agreement affects you, and that your rights are protected. This is where legal advice comes in – letting you know what the serious risks and obligations are. Severance agreements typically have complicated [...]
Key Takeaways Arizona is an at-will employment state. Barring contracts or protections against discrimination or retaliation, this leaves employers free to fire any employee for any reason. Get to know these legal lines so you can identify your rights. Wrongful termination occurs when your firing breaches employment rights, violates contracts, or stems from illegal [...]