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What is an ABLE Account?

April 1st, 2021
A few years ago the world of special needs planning gained a new and exciting financial planning tool: the “ABLE” account. ABLE stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. An ABLE account offers individuals with disabilities a way to save mone… Read More
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How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost?

March 11th, 2021
table{ border-color:black; border:1px solid; } td{ border-color:black; border:1px solid; } The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimates that 56% of individuals turning 65 in 2020 to 2024 will need long-term care services and suppo… Read More
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Categories: Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid / MaineCare

Financial Powers of Attorney

August 31st, 2020
What is a Financial Power of Attorney? In a financial power of attorney, you (the principal) appoint an agent who is authorized to make decisions regarding your finances and property. This legal document states the circumstances when your agent can a… Read More
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Categories: Powers of Attorney & Health Directives

COVID-19 Update

August 6th, 2020
Our entire team has now returned to the office, and we are available to meet with clients who prefer in-person meetings. Here are the cautions we are observing as we endeavor to keep our clients and ourselves safe and healthy. We truly appreciate you… Read More
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True Link Cards Provide Independence and Flexibility to Individuals with Disabilities

July 12th, 2020
The Special Needs Alliance has posted two installments of The Voice this month, both written by California member Stephen Dale, Esq. In his articles, Steve examines the use of a customizable Visa card designed for individuals with disabilities. He di… Read More
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Categories: ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Planning

Maggie Ranger has arrived!

May 16th, 2020
Margaret “Maggie” Jean Ranger has arrived. She is the daughter of Josh and Sarah Ranger. She was born on May 16. Maggie is beautiful and brilliant, and we are so very happy to welcome her to the world! We are thrilled to have Sarah back in the of… Read More
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Breaking News: Remote Notarization and Witnessing Valid in Maine During COVID-19 Emergency

April 8th, 2020
Maine Governor Janet Mills issued an Executive Order on April 8 authorizing remote notarization and witnessing of legal documents like Last Wills and Testaments, Financial Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives. We will continue to of… Read More
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COVID-19 Update

April 7th, 2020
Despite the outbreak of COVID-19, we are working and ready to help you and your loved ones. Although we are not meeting with clients in our Bangor office, we remain accessible to you and will continue to work with our clients and our referral sources… Read More
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ABLE Accounts: Resources and Developments, Including a Special Opportunity for Mainers

February 24th, 2020
The ABLE account was passed by Congress in December of 2014, and it has evolved over the handful of years since then through changes in the law and the adoption of regulations expanding the understanding of, and uses for, ABLE accounts. One recent pi… Read More
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Categories: ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Planning

ABLE Accounts: Housing and ISM

February 24th, 2020
The ABLE account is a relatively new planning tool that offers an individual with eligible disabilities a tax-free savings option that does not interfere with their eligibility for means-tested government benefits. As discussed in the first article i… Read More
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Categories: ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Planning
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