by admin | Jun 8, 2021 | Special Needs
A San Francisco arbitrator has ordered Uber to pay $1.1 million to a blind woman with a service dog for the rideshare giant’s violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through its failure to properly train its drivers. The award, which is believed to be... by admin | Jun 1, 2021 | Special Needs, Trusts
A recent felony charge against the mother of a special needs child in Minnesota offers a good reason why an independent trustee of a special needs trust, or at least oversight over a family member serving as trustee, may be a good idea. Pamela Fischer, 66, of... by admin | May 27, 2021 | Special Needs
About 10 percent of children in foster care are entitled to Social Security payments, either through a physical or mental disability, or because their parents have died — but states are taking the money instead. Even though the payments belong to the children under... by admin | May 12, 2021 | Special Needs, Workshops
About this Webinar: Special needs planning is essential to protect and plan for your disabled family member. Even though not having the right plans in place can be a detriment for loved ones with special needs, many families just don’t know where to begin. This... by admin | May 11, 2021 | Estate Planning, Special Needs
Provided by Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Gabe Lajeunesse, AAMS® June is Effective Communications Month. And it’s a good idea to recognize the importance of good communications because it plays a role in almost every aspect of living – including your finances.... by admin | May 10, 2021 | Special Needs, Trusts
A New Jersey man has been charged with stealing $330,000 from the special needs trust (SNT) of a man living in a long-term care facility. The case highlights the importance of having a professional trustee manage an SNT. According to a criminal...