Academy of Special Needs Planners

12/09/2025

30 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Group Home

The following questions can help guide people with disabilities and their loved ones in deciding if a group home is right for them.

11/09/2025

During their presentation “Avoiding Common Errors in Special Needs Planning” at , Kevin Urbatsch, ASNP National Director, and Michele Fuller discussed common mistakes attorneys, fiduciaries, and families make when it comes to special needs planning and practical strategies that can be implemented to avoid them.

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and making special needs planning a cornerstone of your practice? Join us virtually October 15 and 16 at the WealthCounsel Special Needs Planning Immersion Camp. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nvrZ95

11/09/2025

WealthCounsel, LLC’s Symposium Day 2 is off to a great start! Viv Benevides is here at the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) booth connecting with attendees and members. ASNP’s National Director, Kevin Urbatsch, is also at Symposium, presenting with Michelle Fuller on “Avoiding Common Errors in Special Needs Planning.”

09/09/2025

Law Firm for SSDI Client Entitled to Full Requested Fee

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court, finding it had abused its discretion when it awarded a...

08/09/2025

Is Autism Considered a Disability?



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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be able to qualify for disability benefits if their condition significantly limits their ability to ...

04/09/2025

Appointment Clause Violation Requires Remand to New ALJ

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the case of a disability benefits applicant for a de novo review by a dif...

03/09/2025

ABLE Accounts: Big Changes Coming in 2025-2027

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With new changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the ABLE Age Adjustment Act taking effect over the next few years, ABLE accounts are poised to ...

26/08/2025

is just around the corner! Leave a comment below to let us know which sessions you’re most excited to attend at this year’s event in San Antonio.

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21/08/2025

Existing Lien Not Subordinate to Future Medicaid Lien

The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, reversed the trial court in part, ruling that a future Medicaid lie...

19/08/2025

People With Disabilities Could Save More Under Proposed Bill

The ABLE Employment Flexibility Act seeks to allow individuals with disabilities to contribute a portion of their earned income to their ABLE accounts...

18/08/2025

Removal of Guardian Affirmed Despite Probate Court's Error

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a probate court's ruling removing the appellant as her daughter's partial guard...

14/08/2025

Long-Term Care for a Special Needs Child: What to Ask

Irish actor Colin Farrell made recent headlines in connection with his 21-year-old son James, who has a genetic developmental disability called Angelma...