Understanding the Differences Between a Living Trust and an Irrevocable Trust
You may be thinking about setting up a trust. Before you commit to a plan, make sure you understand the differences between the two basic types of trusts.
Report: People with Disabilities Discriminated Against in Organ Transplant Decisions
New National Council on Disability report documents discrimination at all stages of the organ transplant system.
Should You Sell Your Life Insurance Policy?
Older Americans with a life insurance policy that they no longer need have the option to sell the policy to investors. These transactions, called “life settlements,” can bring in [...]
Medi-Cal’s Power to Recoup Benefits Paid: Estate Recovery and Liens
Federal law requires the state to attempt to recover the long-term care benefits from a Medi-Cal recipient’s estate after the recipient’s death. If steps aren’t taken to protect [...]
Should 529 Funds Be Transferred to an ABLE Account?
Due to recent tax law changes, families with special needs children may be thinking about rolling existing 529 funds into ABLE accounts. But before you do, make sure you understand how these [...]
CA Fire-Prevention Outages Pose Threats to People with Disabilities
In California, the nation’s largest utility company is taking unprecedented fire-prevention measures that mean people with disabilities may no longer be able to rely on continuous access to [...]
