CARE Act stimulus checks went out in April and families with special-needs members are asking questions about how to handle the funds. Last week, a mom called wondering what to do with the money that came for her adult child with a qualifying disability. These …
Blueprints For Special-Needs Families by Rob Wrubel, CFP® AIF® AEP®
Taffy Pulling
As a parent of three children, one of whom has Down syndrome, there are many times that I feel like a piece of taffy in a candy factory – pulled every which way and stretched as far as possible. And let me tell you, when I feel that way, it’s unlikely I am as …
Future Planning – Choosing Between Fear and Courage
Last month, I spoke at the National Down Syndrome Society’s adult conference in Detroit to a room of parents with adult children with Down syndrome. Some families were still figuring out how to navigate SSI, Medicaid and their estate plans but most had already …
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Spending ABLEs – What’s a QDE anyway?
The ABLE Act changed the way we think about saving and spending money for our family members with special needs. For the first time, we can now have a simple, tax-advantaged way to save that also allows our family member to access money without fear …
Three Steps To Have Your Special-Needs Trust In Place In 30 Days
Last month, I spent two and a half days at the National Down Syndrome Congress’ annual convention in Dallas. The NDSC asked me to give a workshop on special-needs planning and I spent the time before my session talking with families and answering …
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