Vincent Russo on CFN Live: Turning 18 with a Developmental Disability
Explore essential insights about developmental disability as your child turns 18, with tips for parental planning and support.
Turning 18 with a Developmental Disability
Turning eighteen significantly changes legal rights for children with a developmental disability. Discover what this means for families.
DOJ Will No Longer Enforce Key Disability Rights Guidance
In mid-July 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) published a notice about long-standing federal guidance on disability rights. Many states and courts have relied on this guidance for more than a decade, but the DOJ now says it is not…
Vincent Russo on CFN Live: Settlement Planning: What You Need to Know!
Learn about Settlement Planning and the importance of working with an attorney for managing proceeds and benefits.
Settlement Planning: What You Need to Know!
Personal injury settlements are often lost or not fully utilized due to a lack of planning, particularly in how the funds are managed and spent. This can lead to "dissipation," where the settlement money is spent impulsively or on poor…
Disability Benefits and Marriage
Imagine not being able to marry or even live with the person you love for fear of your livelihood being taken away. The documentary Patrice: The Movie shows how this is the reality for many people living with disabilities that…
Can Both Spouses Claim Social Security Disability Insurance?
Both spouses can claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, in order to do so, each spouse must independently qualify for SSDI benefits. SSDI benefits consider the work history and earnings of each person who has worked and paid Social Security…
Will My Disability Benefits Change When I Turn 65?
Turning 65 years old has traditionally been associated with retirement and enrollment in federal benefit programs. However, people with disabilities may already be receiving federal benefits through Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare before they turn 65. Disabled individuals who qualify…
The Power of ABLE Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities
For nearly a decade, people with disabilities have had the option to accumulate savings in a special tax-free account – without risking their means-tested public benefits. In 2024, the annual limit on how much money one can deposit into these…
Planning an Estate for a Child or Adult With Special Needs
What are special needs? Special needs is a specific disability type requiring focused attention on education for those with learning difficulties, behavioral or emotional problems, or physical disabilities. How are special needs defined? The term special needs refers to those with learning…