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have occurred before the individual reached
age 26. An ABLE account is established by
and owned by the disabled individual (or
by a parent or fiduciary acting on behalf of
an eligible individual who is a minor or who
lacks capacity). Anyone can contribute to
it, but total contributions cannot exceed
$14,000 per year. The money in an ABLE
account can be used to pay for a broad range
of “qualified disability expenses.” Funds
can be used to pay for education, housing,
health, transportation, personal support,
employment training, legal and financial
assistance, and more!
Both of these options should offer some
peace of mind to families trying to ensure
that their loved ones are taken care of in the
future. Check with a knowledgeable Elder
Law Attorney to better understand how
Special Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts
can be utilized and coordinated to achieve
optimal results.
For additional information, please
c ontact:
ACHIEVA Family Trust at
www.achievafamilytrust.org
or at 1-888-272-7299 or
412-995-5000 x565
Scales Law Offices, LLC at
www.ScalesLawOffices.com or
toll free at 1-888-827-2788
Thomas Testi Esq., Attorney at Law at
814-474-2200
The Niagara Network is a group of
business professionals affiliated
with the human services industry.
If you would like to join or find
out more information about the
group and its members, visit the
Niagara Network’s web site at
http://www.NiagaraNetwork.net.
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