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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The path to obtaining appropriate legal documents and benefits for someone with Special Needs is often longer and tougher than it needs to be. Join Chambliss on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at our Special Needs Seminar as we explore potential roadblocks, bridges to success, and the value of planning ahead.


Gifts to a Special Needs Trust Can Be Larger Than You May Think

Once you begin to understand how the gift tax system really works, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that most people can fund a special needs trust for a person with disabilities with a lot more than $14,000 a year.

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Senate Bill Would Strengthen Mandate That People With Disabilities Be Integrated in the Community

Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) recently introduced the Disability Integration Act of 2015 (DIA) in the U.S. Senate.  If passed, the bill would require states and health insurers to provide services to people with disabilities in community settings

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What Is the ADA and Why Should You Care About It?

The Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA, is considered one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation for people with disabilities.  This is how it works.

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'Compassionate Allowances' Process Speeds Up Disability Applications

In certain circumstances the Social Security Administration will fast-track a disability benefits application through a process known as Compassionate Allowances, usually because the applicant is suffering from a severe disability that may be life-thre

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Special Needs News is a monthly e-newsletter that brings you reports of legal developments and other trends of vital interest to those with special needs and their advocates. This newsletter is brought to you by Dana Perry and the other members of the Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Group of Chambliss,Bahner & Stophel, P.C.