When an older adult with dementia or another cognitive disability can no longer make important decisions for themselves, such as how to manage their money or what kind of care they need, a trusted person may have to step in and make these decisions for them. If...
Starting January 1, 2026, more individuals with disabilities will be eligible to open tax-advantaged ABLE accounts, thanks to an update to federal law. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act will extend the maximum age at which one can develop a disability and be eligible for an...
Social Security is best known as a retirement program, but it does far more than provide monthly income for retired workers. It also protects families by extending benefits to spouses, widows, widowers, and children when a worker retires, becomes disabled, or dies....
Beginning January 1, 2026, Kansas will implement major updates to its guardianship and conservatorship laws. These reforms modernize how the courts appoint and oversee guardians and conservators (i.e. the people who help manage personal or financial decisions when...
When most people hear the term Special Needs Trust (SNT), they think of individuals with lifelong disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). While these trusts are indeed vital for those communities, their...
Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps a person can take to provide for their loved ones and ensure their wishes are carried out. But drafting a will, trust, or related documents is not a “one-and-done” event. Life changes, and so should your...
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