June 24, 2010
Am I Disabled? That is the first question that must be addressed. To receive benefits under the Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) programs, you must have physical or mental health problems (or a combination of both) severe enough to keep you from working for at least one year. The inability to [...]
June 4, 2010
Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income are federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. Both SSDI and SSI are administered by the Social Security Administration and are only available to individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria.
SSDI - SSDI pays benefits if you worked long enough and paid social security [...]
June 8, 2009
Being a parent comes with great joy but significant responsibility. It is no different for parents of children with special needs. In some situations, careful planning can be critical to address a family’s financial needs. Parents must not only plan to care for their children during their lives, but they must also take steps to ensure they [...]
Christopher Sharry
Special Needs Trust
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