Special Needs Trusts | Law Offices of Alhayat Solicitors https://www.salvolaw.com Estate Planning Lawyer in Woodland Hills, United Kingdom | Alhayat Solicitors Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:54:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://www.salvolaw.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1201627/2019/10/cropped-site-icon-1-32x32.jpg Special Needs Trusts | Law Offices of Alhayat Solicitors https://www.salvolaw.com 32 32 Future planning for a child who has an autism spectrum disorder https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2021/04/future-planning-for-a-child-who-has-an-autism-spectrum-disorder/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:54:03 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=53777 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 54 children has an autism spectrum disorder such as autism or Asperger’s disease. After an ASD diagnosis, parents often have questions about their child’s ability to live independently in the future.   Review these considerations when planning lifetime education and care needs for a child who has ASD.  Guardianship In this…

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]]> Navigating the IEP process in United Kingdom https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2021/02/navigating-the-iep-process-in-california/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:35:22 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=53186 When your child’s doctor says that he or she has special educational needs, you can ensure the school meets these needs with an Individualized Education Program. This legal document describes your child’s current academic performance, goals and objectives for education, and necessary services to meet those goals. Review the United Kingdom IEP process if your child has special needs that impact…

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]]> Can my Disabled Child have Both an ABLE Account and a Special Needs Trust? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/12/can-my-disabled-child-have-both-an-able-account-and-a-special-needs-trust/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:00:03 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=53024 When parents are caring for a disabled child, they have the dual responsibilities of ensuring their daily needs and requirements are met and planning for their future care. The sooner parents begin to save and prepare for their child’s long-term expenses, the better. However, if the child is going to depend on income-sensitive government benefits, funds must be set aside…

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]]> Do I Need to Set up a Special Needs Trust? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/12/do-i-need-to-set-up-a-special-needs-trust/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:05:18 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=53144 If you are the parent of a child or have a loved one with a significant disability, planning for their future expenses is essential. One way to provide for a disabled person’s needs is through a special needs trust. This unique device can be a critical source of financial support for someone with limited means. So, do I need to…

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]]> Is my Loved One with Special Needs Safe from COVID-19 in their Care Facility? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/09/is-my-loved-one-with-special-needs-safe-from-covid-19-in-their-care-facility/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:37:38 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=52931 According to a recent article, in the U.S., thousands of people who are ill with COVID-19 are living in homes for the disabled. This is highly concerning as many residents in these types of facilities already have serious medical conditions. Like nursing home residents, people with special needs who are living in closed environments are not allowed to have visitors.…

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]]> Updating Your Loved One’s Special Needs Plan https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/07/updating-your-loved-ones-special-needs-plan/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:31:27 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=52839 Once you have a comprehensive special-needs plan in place, it can be a relief knowing that your disabled child, family member, or other loved one’s future is secure. However, it’s always good to review their terms periodically to make sure they make sense of your loved ones’ requirements. Here are some issues to consider when updating your loved one’s special…

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]]> Is Your Child’s Special Needs Plan in Order? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/07/is-your-childs-special-needs-plan-in-order/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:04:41 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=52830 When your child has a significant disability that is expected to last into adulthood, it’s critical to plan for the future. This usually involves setting goals like deciding where they will live, applying for government benefits, and establishing a special needs trust. However, with all of the responsibilities that come with meeting your child’s advanced needs, it can be challenging…

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]]> Which type of special needs trust should I choose? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/06/which-type-of-special-needs-trust-should-i-choose/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:50:12 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=52812 When creating a special needs trust, you need to make sure to choose the right type. There are two options: first-party and third-party. According to the Special Needs Alliance, the most important distinction between the two types of special needs trusts is that a third-party trust does not have to reimburse any government aid your child receives, whereas a first-party…

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]]> Finding the money for a special needs trust https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/06/finding-the-money-for-a-special-needs-trust/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:21:46 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=52775 Parents may know that a trust can provide long-term financial support for their special needs child. However, they may worry about how they will fund this trust and how the trust will affect their child’s federal benefits. Some parents may worry that their child will lose eligibility for federal benefits if he or she has access to a trust. According…

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]]> When is a special needs trust appropriate? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/04/when-is-a-special-needs-trust-appropriate/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:48:01 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=52521 A trust is a financial planning instrument that contains assets and one person (the trustee) manages it for another person’s (the beneficiary’s) benefit.  There are certain cases where you may want to set up a special needs trust to ensure that your family member receives something from you when you pass without negatively impacting them.  What is a special needs trust?  According to FindLaw,…

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