Academy of Special Needs Planners

10/09/2026

Should a Parent Be Trustee of a Special Needs Trust?

A parent may be an excellent trustee when they have the time, judgment, organization, and willingness to learn the rules involved. But personal knowledg...

10/07/2026

October is !

Navigating future care, legal protections, and benefit eligibility for a loved one with a disability takes a village. Read this article to learn how attorneys, financial planners, trustees, and care managers work together to protect your family's future. https://bit.ly/4ecbGfH

Many professionals offer specialized services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Understanding what these professionals do can help fa...

10/06/2026

Bankruptcy Stay Bars SNT Beneficiaries' Class Action

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an automatic stay in a bankruptcy case filed by the corporate trustee of pooled special needs trusts...

09/24/2026

Yesterday, ASNP National Director Kevin Urbatsch led a practical session at designed to take the mystery out of drafting third-party special needs trusts. By focusing on critical provisions and introducing real-world drafting strategies, participants left with the practical confidence needed to handle complex family situations.

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and making special needs planning a cornerstone of your practice? Join us virtually October 28 and 29 at the Special Needs Planning Immersion Camp. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4rBDDCA

09/23/2026

Are New Disability Accommodation Rules for Airlines Coming?

For travelers who rely on wheelchairs or scooters, air travel has too often involved damaged equipment, unsafe transfers, and a loss of independence. Ne...

09/21/2026

ALJ's Many Errors in Weighing Medical Opinion Were Harmless

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an administrative law judge's (ALJ) denial of ...

09/17/2026

Could a Trump Account Cost Your Child SSI Benefits?

A recent report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) warns that Trump Account balances could push young adults with disabilities over ...

09/15/2026

Supported Living Services: A Guide for Families

Learn what supported living services are, who they help, what supports are included, how Medicaid HCBS waivers may pay, and how to find and evaluate pro...

09/14/2026

Pre-2016 Self-Settled SNT Was Countable Resource

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia ruled that a trust establ...

09/11/2026

How Reforming the SSI Asset Limit Could Combat Poverty

Disability advocates are calling for the elimination of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) asset limit, arguing that the current rules punish peop...