Special Needs News

My friend was the conservator of her intellectually disabled long term partner. She died suddenly and didn't name a successor. What steps do I need to take to become his conservator?

My husband is disabled and on SSI. I will be inheriting money when my parents pass away. Everything is in their will. If my husband needs nursing home care in the future, what is the lookback [...]

Is there a maximum amount that a special needs trust (SNT) will allow for a new car purchase?

How do I become the legal guardian of my mentally and physically handicapped daughter?

Some states now let people with autism and other communication disabilities choose to add a symbol or note to their driver’s license or state ID to alert law enforcement that the individual [...]

Even a well-intentioned special needs trust trustee or other caring family members can make mistakes that may put a person with a disability at risk of losing public benefits such [...]

The best cities for people with disabilities to live in, according to a WalletHub analysis of 182 U.S. cities, score highest on a combination of quality of life, health care, and economy [...]

How do I get a service dog for my daughter with special needs?

Discussing end-of-life care with a loved one who has an intellectual or developmental disability is about honoring who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to live.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury's verdict in favor of a terminated employee, finding that the jury had reasonably concluded that her former employer had violated the [...]