We meet the lifetime legal needs of children and adults with disabilities, the elderly, and their families.
Transitioning from high school or school-based care to the workplace and adult services can be a challenging time for families of special needs children. In Ohio, this transition involves not just potentially starting a new job but also navigating a new system of...
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts are special savings accounts for people with disabilities. Known as STABLE accounts in Ohio, these accounts help qualified individuals save money without losing eligibility for critical federal benefits like Medicaid...
It’s a misconception that the federal gift tax exemption can protect assets from Medicaid. While the exemption can let you give away some assets without incurring gift taxes, it does not influence Medicaid eligibility. To plan effectively, it's crucial to have a...
Elder abuse is a serious issue affecting many older adults. It includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse, as well as financial exploitation and neglect. Elder abuse can happen anywhere, including in the home, nursing homes or other care facilities. Unfortunately,...
Managing your special needs funding can be complicated. That is particularly true, considering the recent uncertainties surrounding government benefits. If you worry about potential benefit changes affecting your loved one, it's crucial to act. By being aware and...
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Riley A. Williams has joined the firm in our new Independence, Ohio office. She will concentrate her practice on special needs estate planning and asset protection as well as Elder Law, including Medicaid planning.
Transportation is as an important link to independence, enabling access to essential services such as healthcare, education, employment and social activities. In Ohio, several transportation options are available to try to meet the needs of individuals with...
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A. will be moving its main office located in Cleveland, Ohio to 6450 Rockside Woods S, Suite 165, Independence, Ohio 44131 on November 4, 2024.
If you are a corporate trustee or a family member or friend serving as trustee, you should be aware of an important policy change taking effect this fall that affects beneficiaries of special needs trusts who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A. is thrilled to welcome back attorney Amanda M. Buzo, who rejoined our team on August 19, 2024, at our Sheffield Village office. Her extensive expertise in special needs estate planning, guardianships, estate administration, and other probate matters, including the settlement of personal injury and wrongful death suits, will significantly enhance our commitment to serving clients with special needs and their families.