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‘Special Needs Planning’ Category

Planning for individuals with disabilities is critical to ensure they are financially secure, legally protected, and able to live fulfilling lives, even after caregivers are gone. Attorneys who focus on special needs law can help families navigate the intersection of public benefits, estate planning, tax, legal advocacy, and long-term care. Read below to learn what [...]

October 7, 2025

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by: Mktgsr

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Categories: Life Planning, Special Needs Planning

Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces a wide range of federal changes that could impact individuals with disabilities and the professionals who serve them. From permanent tax adjustments and expanded ABLE account provisions to new Medicaid and SNAP requirements, the law touches multiple areas that affect [...]

October 7, 2025

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by: Mktgsr

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Categories: Life Planning, Special Needs Planning

The subject of this article was prompted by a recent list serve request for resources, information or guidance on the impact of personal injury settlements on AHCCCS eligibility, to which I responded as follows: “Determining for which program a claimant is eligible for AHCCCS medical assistance is not a straightforward matter. It depends on whether [...]

April 13, 2023

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by: Bridget O'Brien Swartz

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Categories: Special Needs Planning