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What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?

David McGuffey

Sep 15th, 2022

The Rule 42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(3)(A) states: “an individual shall be considered to be disabled for purposes of this subchapter if he is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or […]

Has Georgia Abolished Irrevocable Trusts?

David McGuffey

Sep 13th, 2022

The answer, like the answer to many legal questions, is maybe. Georgia has not outright abolished irrevocable trusts. However, O.C.G.A. § 53-12-61 authorizes judicial modification or termination of irrevocable trust under two circumstances. During the Settlor’s Lifetime Subsection (b) controls modifications or terminations during the settlor’s lifetime. Recall, a settlor is the same person as […]

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 7-22-2022

David McGuffey

Jul 22nd, 2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources that related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus on general news, health and healthcare news, special needs news, events, government sources, financial and retirement news and legal news. Some cited resources are for professionals, but most are news or other helpful articles […]

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 6-17-2022

David McGuffey

Jun 17th, 2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus on general news, health and healthcare news, special needs news, events, government sources, financial and retirement news and legal news. Some cited resources are for professionals, but most are news or other helpful articles we […]

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 6-10-2022

David McGuffey

Jun 10th, 2022

News Roundup – 3/25/2022

David McGuffey

Mar 25th, 2022

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. March is also National Kidney Month. We regularly post links to news articles and other resources that might be of interest to our viewers. We focus on general news, health and healthcare news, special needs news, events, government sources, financial and retirement news and legal news. Only headlines are […]

News Roundup – 2/18/2022

David McGuffey

Feb 18th, 2022

February 18th is National Caregiver’s Day! General News Sources: Will Social Security run out of money? Here’s what could happen to your benefits if Congress doesn’t act Georgia AG Carr Warns Georgians to Beware of Romance Scams | FBI Warning North Macedonia President Walks Girl With Down’s Syndrome To School After She Was Bullied What […]

Tennessee Trust Code Revised

David McGuffey

Jan 25th, 2022

Tennessee recently enacted 2021 Tenn. Pub. Acts. 420 (shown below) in an attempt to help Tennessee become a top trust jurisdiction. Among other changes to the trust code, this new law decreases the statute of limitations for creditors filing claims against the trust from two years to 18 months. Articles and Pages: Tennessee Trust Bill […]

News Roundup 1-21-2022

David McGuffey

Jan 21st, 2022

General News Sources: Oldest person in the US reportedly dies at 115 Supreme Court declines to hear case of Delphi retirees over lost pensions Big pensions are nearly 100% funded, the healthiest they’ve been since 2008 financial crisis Pre-tax vs. Roth 401(k): There’s more to consider than you think Widow’s dilemma: When to claim Social […]

Form: Special Needs Planning Guide

David McGuffey

Dec 28th, 2021

The key to successful special needs planning is preparing for the day when parents, grandparents, spouses or others are no longer available to assist the individual with special needs. There are many special needs planning guides out there, but the form below is an example you can use. We also recommend Hal Wright’s book, the […]

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