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Well Deserved Tax News for Medicaid Waiver Workers

Many Medicaid Waiver Workers are family members. Often times special needs loved ones receive their necessary care from moms, dads, siblings, and other family members. Thankfully, these family caregivers can, in some circumstances, receive compensation through Arkansas’s Medicaid Waiver program. In many cases, the compensation from this program can provide much needed financial support. While […]

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What is an ABLE Account and Why Should I Care?

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For many special needs families managing the amount of money in a loved one’s bank account is a constant stress. Typically the Social Security Administration imposes an asset cap of $2,000 on persons receiving SSI and Medicaid. While this number can fluctuate somewhat based on specific programs, it’s an issue that special needs families always

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What is a Special Needs Trust

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This is the first in a series of articles about various planning tools available to families with special needs loved ones. One of the most common tools, and the one most people seem familiar with, is a special needs trust. There are numerous types of special needs trusts; each suited to a specific situation. Yet

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Coordination of Benefits

Coordination of Benefits Obtaining and preserving government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid is often critical for special needs families. Benefits Coordination Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) Medicaid TEFRA(Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act) Schedule a Call Coordinating the Right Benefits These programs can provide income and support when it is most needed, access

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Planning for the Future

Planning for the Future Special needs planning for Arkansas families. Life-time oriented planning designed to protect benefits and strengthen long-term quality of life. Planning Getting it Right Special Needs Trusts ABLE Accounts Coordination with Financial Planner Schedule a Call Estate planning is an important topic for everyone Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care

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Special Needs Planning

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Future Decision Making

Future Decision Making Whether a parent of a special needs child closing in on 18 or a disabled individual who is looking to the future; planning for future decision making is imperative. Guardianships and powers of attorney are some of the tools that can help. Decision Planning Special Needs Children Turning 18 Disabled Persons Over

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Estate Planning

Estate Planning Whether you are 30 or 90 a personal, customized, life-time oriented estate plan is important for everyone. At Thomas Smith Law Firm we cherish every client. We take the time to listen to you and your concerns. We want to learn about your family, your business, your goals, and your concerns about the

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Business Law

Business Law At Thomas Smith Law Firm we assist businesses across a broad range of commercial matters. We work to understand your organization so our advice aligns with your culture, goals, and long-term strategy. Business Counsel Contract and Document Review Secured Transactions Series Limited Liability Companies Employment Law Business Insurance Schedule a Call Strategic Legal

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