The Tax Court in [Chang v. Commissioner, T.C. Summ. Op. 2024-18 (Sept. 16, 2024)] allowed a taxpayer to deduct legal and professional expenses incurred in the defense of a criminal case involving business activities. The taxpayers were a husband and wife who were members of a church. The husband was in charge of the church’s […]
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal public assistance program that offers financial support to people who are disabled and living on limited resources. To qualify for SSI, an individual must have income and assets that are under a certain threshold that the SSA specifies. A person with a disability seeking SSI must also have […]
Thanks to the SNA Publications Committee, we’re now offering this new SNA handbook to help guide individuals with special needs as they transition into adulthood. You can find the new handbook here.
This post was authored by SNA member Sally L. Schoffstall, CELA. She is the founding member of the law firm Schoffstall Elder Law, LLC, and focuses her practice in the areas of elder and special needs planning law, guardianship, estate planning, and estate administration. Read Article Here
When you are the parent or guardian of a child with special needs, talking to educators about the best way to support your child’s learning journey through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can feel daunting. Approaching these meetings prepared and informed is crucial to ensure your child receives the necessary support. If this is your […]
This post was authored by SNA member Beth C. Manes, Esq., Co-Founder and Partner at Manes & Weinberg Special Needs Lawyers, LLC. in Westfield, NJ, and Denise Gackenheimer Verzella, a Senior Associate with her firm. An SNA member since 2022, Beth focuses her practice on the areas of Special Education Law, Special Needs Planning, Guardianships […]
Under Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure (“Rule 62”), a guardian or conservator of a minor or an incapacitated person (the “protected person”) must obtain court approval of a proposed settlement of the ward’s claim. Rule 62 details the requirements of the Petition for Approval of a Settlement. This article will outline […]
More than half a million people receive Medicaid services in Colorado. Medicaid services cover a variety of programs including payment for long term care, in home care services and health insurance through Health First Colorado. The services paid by Medicaid are critical to many low income and disabled individuals. Due to the programs complexity it […]
Now that Joe Biden has been sworn in as President and a 50/50 split in the Senate with the Democrats holding the tying vote, many of my clients are concerned about future adverse tax legislation. The most mentioned tax legislation proposed by President Biden includes the reduction of the current estate tax exemption of $11,580.00 […]
Also known as Psychiatric Advance Directive or PAD Families have historically struggled to provide assistance to a family member with severe mental health behavioral problems such as paranoid schizophrenia , bi polar disorder or any other mental health issue typically requiring medication to manage .Most family members with these diagnoses can be effectively treated with […]
