April 2026 Special Needs Newsletter
Explore these featured articles from our April 2026 Special Needs Newsletter: Section 504 Faces New Legal Challenge How Assistive Technology Benefits Students With Disabilities Driver’s License Designations for Individuals With Autism Case Alleges Abuse at Center for People With Autism View Here
Can Firearms Be Included in an Estate Plan in Illinois?
For gun owners in Illinois, the question of what happens to your firearms after you pass away or become incapacitated is one that deserves serious attention. Firearms are not like most other assets. They are subject to a web of state and federal laws that govern how they can be stored, transferred and inherited. Getting …
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How Medicaid Planning Helps Protect Families From Long-Term Care Costs
As Americans live longer, the likelihood of needing long-term care increases, bringing with it substantial financial obligations that can rapidly deplete a lifetime of savings. Without a solid strategy in place, families often face the difficult reality of paying for nursing homes or in-home assistance entirely out of pocket until they have very little left. …
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How Can Families Choose the Right Fiduciaries When No Obvious Candidate Exists?
Choosing a fiduciary is one of the most critical decisions in estate planning. This person or entity will manage your assets, settle debts and distribute property according to your wishes. For some, the choice is simple: a responsible spouse or adult child. But for many, the decision is complicated by family dynamics, distance or a …
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March 2026 Estate Planning
View Here Explore these featured articles from our March newsletter: Why and How to Change an Irrevocable Trust Gen X, Millennials Set to Inherit Trillions in Real Estate A New Peak: Older Adult Outdoor Activity Rates Climb Benjamin Franklin’s Estate Planning Lessons
March 2026 Elder Law News
View Here Explore these featured articles from our March newsletter: New SNAP Work Requirements Will Now Affect More Older Adults What We Know So Far About the New Medicaid Work Requirements Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: Keeping Older Adults Safe How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Fight a Hospital Discharge
March 2026 Special Needs News
View Here Explore these featured articles from our March newsletter: Best Cities to Live in for People With Disabilities How to Prepare to Apply for Social Security Disability End-of-Life Care Planning for Individuals With Special Needs Helpful Tax Filing Tips for People With Disabilities
Is Estate Planning Going Digital?
As our financial lives migrate to the cloud and our personal memories move from photo albums to servers, the field of estate planning is adapting to match this reality. Gone are the days when a physical lockbox was sufficient to hold every critical document or asset a person owned. Today, estate planning involves managing a …
When Is a Small Estate Affidavit Not the Best Option for an Illinois Family?
A small estate affidavit often sounds like the ideal solution for settling a loved one’s affairs: it’s typically faster and less formal than full probate. In Illinois, if an estate is valued under $150,000 (excluding vehicles) and doesn’t contain real estate, this tool can indeed simplify the transfer of assets. However, simplicity isn’t always synonymous …
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February 2026 Special Needs News
View Here Explore these featured articles from our February newsletter: Two Common Special Needs Trust Mistakes Families Make Why You Should Choose a Third-Party Special Needs Trust Prepare for Your First Individualized Education Plan Meeting The State of Family Caregiving in the United States