December 2025 Special Needs News

A man in a wheelchair laughs while a caregiver stands beside him on a paved path outside a modern building with greenery.

View Here Explore these featured articles from our December newsletter: 5 Downsides to ABLE Accounts You Should Know About The Effects of Private Equity Firms on Disability Services Caring for Yourself and Your Child With Special Needs Special Needs Trusts as a Safeguard for Medicaid Eligibility

Sending an Annual Trust Accounting: Understanding Your Rights and Requirements

A couple signing document with trust attorney LaGrange.

Establishing a trust is a fundamental step in protecting your family’s assets and ensuring your wishes are honored for generations to come. The Illinois Trust Code (ITC) serves as the foundation for trust creation, administration and beneficiary rights for families, setting clear guidelines and protections for all those involved. Understanding the rules under this code …

September 2025 Special Needs News

A woman who has done Deerfield Special Needs Planning and a young boy sit together at a table in a bright room, smiling at each other.

  Explore these featured articles from our September newsletter: How Long Does It Take Before SSDI Benefits Begin? New Film Shows How Service Dogs Empower Children With Autism ABLE Accounts: Big Changes Coming in 2025-2027 Is Autism Considered a Disability?