by Snyder Law PC | Jun 30, 2021 | Special Needs Planning
If you or a loved one is in the market for special needs housing that will meet the needs of your loved ones, there are some tips to consider before you begin the process. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website lists state and local...
by Snyder Law PC | Jun 23, 2021 | Special Needs Planning
Writing a letter of intent (LOI) for your special needs child can help bring them family continuity and comfort after you are gone. As a parent, the most valuable asset your child has is you and your ability to care for them. You, like no other, fully understand the...
by Snyder Law PC | Jun 16, 2021 | Special Needs Planning
There are numerous care options available for adults with special needs in California. The options available range from those with special needs who are able to be more independent to those who need advanced medical care. It is important to match the person’s needs...
by Snyder Law PC | Jun 9, 2021 | Snyder Blog, Special Needs Planning
Parents and caregivers of special needs dependents need to provide for them intelligently and adequately with proper special needs planning. There is a balance to be struck between government benefits, which generally only meet the most basic of special needs, and the...
by Snyder Law PC | Jun 2, 2021 | Special Needs Planning
In general, a trust is created when property or assets are managed by a person or firm for another person’s benefit. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the “trustee” and is responsible for making decisions in the best interest of the person who...
by Snyder Law | Oct 27, 2020 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog, Special Needs Planning
There’s a lot of bad information on the internet that directs parents of children with special needs to completely disinherit their child in order to maintain his or her eligibility for government benefits such as Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and...
by Snyder Law | Mar 3, 2020 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog, Special Needs Planning
A Special Needs Trust (also called a Supplemental Needs Trust) is a legal document that holds assets for a person with disabilities, while also providing legal authority for a trustee to manage money and make financial decisions on behalf of the individual with...
by Snyder Law | Nov 12, 2019 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog, Special Needs Planning
Estate planning is incredibly important for all parents, as it allows them the opportunity to make very difficult choices. It provides the chance to determine who will raise your minor children if you can’t, what money will be set aside or used for their upbringing,...
by Snyder Law | Apr 30, 2018 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog, Special Needs Planning
If you have the responsibility of a loved one with autism, the fate of this person’s future is in your hands. Planning for this person’s future is not a task to take lightly, or to begin without careful planning. Although the specific needs of an autistic...
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