Planning for the future is advisable for any family, but when it comes to families with special needs members, there are often unique considerations that cannot be overlooked. In this episode, we explore three important aspects that are necessary when planning for the better future of our special ones:

1) Financial Planning

2) Community Building

3) Legal Planning

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Financial planning for the special needs community is essential, and many misconceptions surround it. In this episode, I am debunking these myths to provide you with a better understanding of the importance of financial planning for special needs individuals and their families.

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Why we are doing whatever we are doing. Hoping to make this world a better place for all special ones.

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Many of us are extremely busy caring for our loved ones - our special ones. We dedicate so much time to their immediate needs that we often forget to look beyond a couple of days. However, avoiding planning is not going to help our situation. By burying our heads under the sand, we miss out on valuable opportunities to improve our circumstances.

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HSA is the best savings account you can have to save for your medical expenses.

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1. Who is eligible for SSI?
2. How is the SSI benefit calculated?
3. Countable income: work earnings, Social Security benefits, child support, and gifts
4. Exclusions from countable income
5. Limits on countable assets
6. Impact of income and resources of spouse/parent/alien sponsor
7. Gifting and SSI benefits
8. Gifts that don't cause disqualification
9. Self-settled Special Needs Trust (SNT)

1. Doing Nothing
2. Disinheriting the Loved One
3. Assuming Others Will Care for Your Loved One
4. Using a One-Size-Fits-All Special Needs Trust
5. Failing to Plan for More Than Public Benefits
6. Failing to Include Others in The Planning
7. Choosing the Wrong Management Team
8. Failing to Protect the Loved One From Predators
9. Failure to Properly “Fund” and Maintain the Plan
10. Not Using Specialized Professionals

We understand what it’s like to care for and parent the special needs community, and we are here to help your family become empowered to rise above the everyday challenges and achieve your vision. Just ask!