If you have a child with special needs, you may think a lot about how to take care of them. You may also worry about how to make sure they are well-looked after when you are no longer around. While this can feel like a complex issue, there are solutions. Here are a...
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Attorney James Ruggiero Featured On Radio Show
Attorney James Ruggiero was a guest on the Lehigh Public Radio show "Your Financial Choices." The show, "Trusts 101," originally aired on June 8, on WDIY 88.1. The station is the NPR member for the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania. Listen here.
Should you have a supplemental needs trust?
A supplemental needs trust (SNT) benefits family members who may not be able to care for themselves after your death. Whether you want to provide for your disabled spouse or special needs adult child, these trusts offer long-term benefits. Pennsylvania’s Office of...
This is when you should start Medicaid planning
The old cliché, "Timing is everything," is true in many ways. It certainly applies to Medicaid planning. Wait too long and you might not qualify for Medicaid assistance with paying for an assisted living facility or nursing home for yourself or your spouse. But you...
5 important facts about Medicare Planning
If you qualify for Medicare, there are many aspects you need to know about it. You need to see what you are eligible for and how you receive your benefits. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, there were 62 million Medicare beneficiaries in 2020. Whether you...