Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Estate planning for a loved one with special needs requires careful analysis and the use of specialized tools to preserve ...

Funds held in a properly drafted special needs trust (SNT) will not affect a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid recipient’s benefits. However, funds disbursed in a manner that violates SSI ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

Assets within a SNT are overseen and invested by one or more trustees, which may include family members and other independent trusted professionals. Furthermore, for third party trusts, the person who ...

Former SNT Media CEO Kevin Owens is one of several former executives who, along with the company, have been sued by stockholders in the firm who allege the company and the executives misrepresented it ...