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Eric Kearney
Jan 3, 20192 min read
Pooled Trusts: Should You Consider Taking a Dip?
Most special needs trusts (SNTs) are set up to benefit one individual. But it’s possible to contribute to a trust where the funds of...
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erickearney
Oct 8, 20172 min read
Key Decisions in Setting Up a Special Needs Trust - Who will be the Trustee?
Simply defined, a trust is an agreement between two people -- a grantor who donates funds to the trust and a trustee who manages those...
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Eric Kearney
Sep 13, 20171 min read
CMS Guidance on ABLE Accounts
At long last the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) had provided guidance to states on how to treat “ABLE” accounts in...
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Eric Kearney
Dec 13, 20161 min read
Special Needs Fairness Act Passes
The Special Needs Fairness Act has been signed into law as part of the 21st Century Cures Act. Competent disabled individuals can now establ
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erickearney
Oct 31, 20161 min read
Will ABLE Accounts Affect Section 8 in Oregon?
It seems that ABLE accounts in Oregon will not affect a person's eligibility for Section 8 Benefits.
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erickearney
Oct 11, 20161 min read
Oregon ABLE Accounts Coming Soon
ABLE accounts are coming soon to Oregon! Oregonians will be able to establish Oregon Able Savings Plan Accounts in early December 2016....
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erickearney
Oct 11, 20162 min read
If Your Child Receives SSI and Is Turning 18, It's Time to Talk to Your Special Needs Planner
If your child receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and is going to turn 18, you should talk with your special needs...
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