Special needs planning gets harder when a family does not fit the traditional mold. Most articles on special needs trusts assume one set of parents, one child with a disability, and one household. Real families in New Jersey often look different. Parents remarry....
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Special Needs Planning Across Every Stage of Your Child’s Life
Special needs planning is not one document you sign and file away. It is a process that changes as your child grows, from the early years of diagnosis and services, through the teen years, into the legal turning point of age 18, and beyond into adulthood. The tools...
How to Leave Money to a Disabled Family Member Without Affecting Their Benefits
You want to leave something behind for a family member with a disability. That's a kind thing to do. But if you're not careful, a gift or inheritance can cost them their Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income. Here's why that happens, and what you can do instead....
Can a Special Needs Trust Own a House in New Jersey?
Yes, a special needs trust can own a house in New Jersey. But the rules around it get tricky fast. If you're thinking about putting a home into your child's trust, you need to understand a few key details first. Let's walk through how this works. Why Owning a Home...




