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10/09/2026

We are excited to share a new Special Needs Alliance Voice article by Sandra Smith (updated by Jenn Crane) on federal employee survivor benefits for children. For federal employees and their families, understanding how survivor benefits may support a child—particularly a child with a disability—is an important part of thoughtful long-term planning. Read the article to learn more about the benefits and planning considerations that may help protect your family’s future.

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10/03/2026

October has arrived, and New Jersey is clearly in no mood to slow down.

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09/29/2026

Estate Planning: Not a One-and-Done DealAn estate plan is less like a portrait and more like a family photo album: it should change as the people in it grow. When a child becomes an adult, when you build a family or accumulate assets, and when grandchildren or legacy goals enter the picture, it’s worth asking whether your documents still fit. The goal isn’t to collect paperwork—it’s to make life a little easier for the people you love.

Shelby Anderson, J.D., CEPA, and Patrick Schultz, both Senior Wealth Planners at Clark Capital Management Group, offer a helpful life-stage guide in their September 14, 2026 Wealth Management article, “The Estate Planning Documents Clients Need At Every Life Stage”. Their takeaway is a good one: start with what matters now, then revisit your plan as life changes. For the document-by-document details, read their full article—your future self (and family) may thank you.

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09/15/2026

We recently shared an article comparing 529 plans, 529A/ABLE accounts, and Trump Accounts—three distinct tools that can play very different roles in planning for a child’s future. (529-Able or Trump Account.pdf, p. 1) This related Special Needs Alliance Voice article takes a closer look at ABLE accounts: a powerful savings option for eligible individuals with disabilities that may help families save for qualified expenses while protecting critical SSI and Medicaid benefits.

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The Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a national organization comprised of attorneys in the practice of special needs, disability and elder law—serving and advocating for individuals with special needs and their families. We do not provide legal advice.

08/23/2026

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07/30/2026

A grandfather who was his adult son’s primary caregiver, had to be moved to a long term care facility after a fall. The son was seriously ill and had received a terminal diagnosis. Neither had executed Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, or other essential planning documents, like a Last Will and Testament or Revocable Living Trust.

The family suddenly faced urgent questions:
Who can access bank accounts to pay bills?
Who can make healthcare decisions?
Who can manage or sell property if necessary?
How can long-term care and Medicaid planning be handled?

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07/22/2026

A young woman recently contacted our office seeking guidance about her uncle, who was about to enter a long-term care facility. He was unmarried, had no children, and she was the closest relative willing to help manage his affairs.
Her concerns were common ones:
Would her uncle qualify for Medicaid?
Would his home need to be sold to pay for his care?
Could Medicaid recover the cost of his care after his death?
Would she be personally responsible for any unpaid bills?

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07/17/2026

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07/09/2026

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07/06/2026

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