Tag Archives: Special Needs Trust
Social Security and Supplement Security Income (SSI) benefits will rise 2.5 percent for nearly 73 million Americans in 2025. This annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) translates to an average of $50 in additional monthly benefits. The annual COLA is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor […]
At some point, every parent must consider the possibilities of what will happen should they pass away before their children are old enough to care for themselves. This concern can be significantly more daunting when it involves special-needs children who may never become fully capable of living independently and supporting themselves. For these families, it […]
Caring for a family member with a physical, intellectual or emotional disability can be costly. Every-day expenses can include not only food and shelter but also specialized medications, assistive devices, special education, transportation, at-home nursing care and much more. Over time, these expenses will almost certainly increase. To ensure that a loved one continues to […]