In 2006, the case Arkansas Dept. of Health & Human Services v. Ahlborn established that a state’s Medicaid department would be limited to reimbursement from only the portion of one’s judgment or settlement that represents payment for medical expenses. The United States Supreme Court decided…
Earlier this month, former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for molesting gymnasts and other athletes. It’s a victory for the courageous victims who stepped up and held Nassar accountable in court. The sentencing will also hopefully…
At the end of every year, we often take time to measure our successes, reward our staff and teams for the amazing work during the year. It is also time to make sure you are staying organized on your taxes, and considering all of your…
As we give thanks, those of us fortunate enough to have more than we need, are often motivated in the giving season to have an impact. What is the greatest way to make an impact? Is giving through your church the best way to help…
In this tech-savvy era, our clients at Milestone Consulting and our wealth management clients at Monolith Advisors are increasingly expressing their concerns about the security of their financial data. High-profile security hacks like the recent Equifax breach are even more of a reason to check…
Getting on a bus at 5am might have been the best experience to see a football game. The trip to Veterans memorial stadium took about 6 hours. As freshman or plebes, we wore our uniform on the bus, watched the game after march on and…
Selecting a trustee to administer your child’s special needs trust is one of the most consequential, and difficult, choices a parent can face. Many parents hope to designate themselves as trustee, a natural choice when your own child’s welfare is the goal. Many courts, however,…
In a previous post, we went in-depth on first-party special needs trusts, which can be funded using the beneficiary’s assets, including the proceeds from a legal settlement or an inheritance. Today, we’ll discuss the second main form of special needs trusts (SNT): third-party trusts. How…
In laying out its plan for American education, the Trump Administration has put particular emphasis on school choice, signaling ambitions to expand publicly-funded voucher programs that give parents the ability to send their children to charter, magnet and private schools. School Choice Debate Divides Parents,…
People with disabilities often require support from other people and institutions. Along with numerous non-profits, the government has multiple agencies that offer a range of “services” for people with disabilities. In the vast majority of cases, these social services were designed – and continue to…
