How to Pass Your Home to Your Children Tax-Free
Giving your house to your children can have tax consequences, but there are ways to accomplish it tax-free. The best method to use will depend on your individual circumstances and needs.
Make Sure Your Estate Plan Doesnt Put Your Child at Risk
What many parents don't think about the effect that their own estate plan can have on their child's government benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Personal Care Assistants Can Offer Much-Needed Help to Families with Special Needs Children
Personal care assistants (PCAs) may be an option to give caregivers needed help. Most states provide personal care services through their Medicaid programs to help families manage the daily [...]
Can a Special Needs Trust Have More Than One Trustee at a Time?
Yes, but be aware that a co-trustee can be held responsible for another co-trustee’s breach of a fiduciary duty. Thus, it is important that all co-trustees pay close attention to everything [...]
Considering Care Management for Your Child With Special Needs
When care needs are significant or family members cannot be available, parents may wish to include instructions in a special needs trust for the trustee to retain a professional care manager.
U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide What Is an "Appropriate" Education for Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could influence how millions of special needs children are educated under the federal law that requires public schools to provide [...]
Part B Premium Will Rise Slightly for Most Medicare Beneficiaries in 2017
After holding steady at $104.90 a month for four years, the standard Medicare Part B premium that most recipients pay will rise 4 percent to $109 a month.
When Can You Delay Taking Medicare?
While you are eligible to apply for Medicare when you are 65, there are circumstances where you might not want to, particularly if you are working full time for a larger employer or [...]