by Annette Hines | Sep 29, 2021 | Estate Planning, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trust
Among the costs of caring for a dependent with special needs are the fees for professional advice. Some families are tempted to save on these costs by doing special needs planning on their own. This can be attractive because so much information is available online,... 
by Annette Hines | Sep 7, 2021 | Announcements, COVID-19, Estate Planning, Social Security, Special Needs
COVID relief payments will no longer affect an individual’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the benefit amount, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced. The assistance includes a long list of COVID relief payments, ranging from... 
by Annette Hines | Aug 17, 2021 | Estate Planning, Qualified Retirement Plans, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trust
The SECURE Act, passed at the end of 2019, changed a number of rules regarding inherited IRAs, making it more difficult for most beneficiaries to save on taxes by “stretching” distributions over many years. However, an exception to the new rules... 
by Special Needs Law Group | Aug 13, 2021 | Announcements, Current Affairs, Estate Planning
New Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines will go into effect on October 4, 2021, based on a review by the 2020-2021 Child Support Guidelines Task Force. There have been quite a few significant changes regarding the calculation of support you may need to be aware... 
by Annette Hines | Jul 9, 2021 | Advocacy, Estate Planning, Parenting, Special Needs
Originally published on: https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/newsletter/ Hiring a caregiver for someone with special needs can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to find a person with the experience, compassion, patience, and skills to work with your loved one,... 
by Special Needs Law Group | Jan 13, 2020 | Estate Planning, Qualified Retirement Plans, Special Needs Trust
What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act by Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC The SECURE Act was signed into law on 12/20/2019 – What does it mean for any Special Needs Trusts included in your Estate Plan? Watch and listed to learn about: New...