In this article, our Will County special needs attorneys discuss how Special Needs Trusts are used in planning for the care of individuals with special needs. Typically, if someone has a disability in Illinois, they are entitled to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they have less than $2,000 in assets and earns under the maximum amount as described by SSI guidelines. 

Read the full article by our Illinois special needs attorneys explaining the special needs planning process in Illinois.

In this article, our Will County special needs attorneys discuss the process of adding a home to a Special Needs Trust and the benefits from not counting it as an asset when calculating Supplemental Security Income.  We explain the types of items that Special Needs Trust are allowed to pay for and what isn't allowed under the rules. SSI can be used to pay for groceries, shelter, utilities and mortgage payments, so in effect, money from a trust cannot be used for these. 

Read the full article by our Downers Grove special needs lawyers about transferring your home to your supplemental needs trust. 

Planning for the long-term care of a loved one with special needs requires thought and preparation. The fact is, when it comes to the future needs of a family member with a disability, the possibility that they may outlive you is something that must be considered, especially when the individual is a minor or adult child. Our Will Countyspecial needs attorneys understand what is necessary, so in this article, we discuss preparations estimating possible future care-giving costs, as well as making sure all assets are managed properly to best benefit your loved one.

Read the full article by our Will County special needs attorneys.