Opportunities for Disability Employment

• By: Elizabeth Wolleben Yoder, CFP® Planning Across The Spectrum
• December 26th, 2022
• ABLE account, disability benefits, employment, financial planning, government supports, Impairment Related Work Expenses, Medicaid, social security, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Winter 2023 Issue
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One of the biggest misconceptions we address as financial advisors to neurodivergent clients is that people with disabling conditions cannot work and receive government benefits and supports. Not only that but that government is trying to make sure that you don’t work if you have a disability....

Planning for the Future: Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts

• By: Susan M. Green, Esq. Begley Law Group, PC
• April 1st, 2012
• financial decisions, insurance, legal issues, Medicaid, social security, trusts
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As your autistic child transitions into adulthood, you will need to address two very important legal issues: guardianships and special needs trusts. Once your child reaches the age of majority, you must consider whether a guardianship is appropriate. Further, regardless of the age of your child, it...