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How Can Special Needs Trust Funds Be Spent

How Can Special Needs Trust Funds Be Spent?

When you have a disability and are surviving on Social Security Disability (SSI), Medi-Cal (California Medicaid), and living in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lodging, the value of personal assets you are permitted to retain isREAD MORE >
I Have A Special Need–can I Create My Own Trust In California

I Have a Special Need – Can I Create My Own Trust in California?

For those with special needs, finding ways to supplement their income while continuing to qualify for essential public benefits can be a challenge.  One resource available to someone in this situation is a California special needsREAD MORE >
Four Reasons To Consider A Special Needs Trust

Four Reasons to Consider a Special Needs Trust

If you or a loved one has a significant disability, you may have heard of a special needs or supplemental needs trust.  This unique legal structure is set up to hold assets for the benefit ofREAD MORE >
California Special Needs Trust Mistakes To Avoid

California Special Needs Trust Mistakes To Avoid

For someone with a disability, a California special needs trust can be a critical resource.  Having this kind of trust in place means that the disabled individual can have the support he or she needs toREAD MORE >
Efficient Use Of Your Resources With A Special Needs Trust

Efficient Use Of Your Resources With A Special Needs Trust

Living with a disability can be financially challenging, especially when you rely on income-sensitive government programs to support yourself.  Although these resources can help cover basic living and medical costs, they don’t pay for much else.READ MORE >