Scottsdale Special Needs & Disabilities Attorney

Rising medical costs and dwindling government benefits make it more important than ever to have a customized plan to protect your special needs loved one. At Richman Law PLLC, we can show you how to get financial support now and create a plan to provide for the care of your special needs loved one when you are gone or can no longer provide adequate care.

The plan we create for you can:

Alleviate your concerns about protecting your loved one’s eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other government benefits
Maximize the amount of public and private resources available to assist your loved one
Address your personal planning needs and those of your entire family

Arizona Special Needs Trust Attorney

Special needs trusts are typically used to maintain eligibility for means-tested government assistance programs such as Medicaid and SSI while simultaneously creating a fund capable of supplementing the services that are not provided by government assistance.

It is important to note that different public assistance programs have varying eligibility rules. If a special needs trust is improperly designed and implemented, you risk losing access to essential government assistance. In addition, the medical requirements of your special needs loved one will change over time, as will your financial, medical, and family situation. This is why it is important to seek counsel from an attorney who focuses on this area of the law.

Attorney Karen Richman is herself the mother of a special needs child. She understands and has experience with every aspect of special needs planning, including the emotional challenges involved.