Tag Archive for: Supplemental Security Income

Estate Planning for Special Needs Families: Protecting Your Child’s Future

Let’s be honest: estate planning sounds like something reserved for wealthy families with beachfront property and trust funds named after their dogs. But when you’re a parent to a child with special needs—like I am, raising a daughter with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome—estate planning isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. A necessary, not-so-glamorous act of love […]

How to Set Up a Special Needs Trust: Essential Legal and Financial Tips

Alright, let’s get real. If you have a child with special needs—like my amazing daughter with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome—you know that planning for the future is a whole different ball game. We’re not just thinking about saving for college; we’re talking about lifelong care, medical expenses, and making sure they still qualify for benefits without […]