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Special Needs Planning: Financial Security and Care Solutions 1 Credit 1 Credit

Feb 27, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT

Special Needs Planning: Financial Security and Care Solutions 1 Credit 1 Credit

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    December, 2024

  • Subject Area

    Finance

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Feb 27, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify the different types of special needs trusts (e.g., third-party, first-party, pooled trusts) and their specific applications.
  • Explore the general financial qualifications of government benefit programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and understand how asset transfers can affect eligibility.
  • Discuss the legal requirements and responsibilities associated with guardianship and conservatorship for individuals with special needs.
  • Explain the process for appointing guardians or conservators and how to choose the right individuals to ensure the personal and legal protection of special needs family members.

Course Overview

Estate planning for individuals with special needs presents unique challenges and requires a thorough understanding of financial and legal strategies to ensure their long-term care and well-being.

This CPE online course will delve into the critical aspects of planning for loved ones with special needs, including establishing and managing special needs trusts, navigating government benefit eligibility, and setting up appropriate guardianship or conservatorship arrangements.

Participants will explore the nuances of the two main types of special needs trusts, third-party and first-party trusts, and learn how to select the appropriate trust to suit their loved one’s needs. The course will also cover the impact of asset transfers on eligibility for essential government programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and how to structure these transfers to maintain benefit eligibility.

Moreover, attendees will gain insights into the role of guardianship and conservatorship in providing legal and personal protection for individuals with special needs. Join this online CPE course and learn how to create a robust and flexible plan that ensures the ongoing care and financial security of their loved ones without compromising access to necessary public benefits.

Major Topics:

  • Understanding Special Needs Trusts (SNTs)
  • Maintaining Government Benefit Eligibility
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship Planning
  • Tax and Financial Planning Considerations
  • Creating Holistic and Flexible Plans

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Advanced

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Nathan Shoff

Nathan Shoff | JD

Partner, Lacy Katzen LLP Attorneys at Law

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Nathan compassionately assists clients facing the inevitable challenges of aging, sickness, and death, by counseling clients on how to put the best estate plan in place for their needs. This involves guidance on what form of estate plan is most appropriate, whom to appoint as fiduciary of that plan (Power of Attorney Agent, Trustee, Executor), and what kind of property beneficiaries (children, grandchildren, charities, etc.) should receive after a person’s death.  Over more than fifteen years in practice, Nathan has assisted many individuals and families with planning ahead for their incapacity and death through the effective drafting of Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Last Wills, Powers of Attorney, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts.

As part of planning for the elderly and disabled individuals, Nathan will also counsel clients on what public benefits may be available to help pay for a client’s long-term care. This often involves navigating the complex rules and regulations of the Medicaid program in New York, in order to preserve clients’ assets as much as possible, while still obtaining the Medicaid coverage needed to pay for their long-term medical needs.

After the passing of a loved one, Nathan assists the fiduciary (Trustee, Administrator or Executor) with the administration of that person’s estate, to ensure that the final wishes expressed in their estate planning documents are fulfilled. This process may involve the probate of a Last Will or other Court proceeding, which Nathan walks clients through with careful precision.  Additionally, Nathan works tirelessly to advocate for clients who are beneficiaries of a decedent’s Estate, to make sure that such beneficiaries receive everything to which they are entitled.

A Western New York native, Nathan graduated summa cum laude from Canisius College with a dual major in political science and modern languages, before graduating magna cum laude from SUNY Buffalo School of Law in 2006.  Nathan is licensed to practice law in New York State.  Over his many years of practice in New York, Nathan has given several public and private seminars on various estate planning topics, including the proper preparation and use of Powers of Attorney, Wills, and Trusts, as well as effective methods of naming trusts as beneficiaries to IRAs.


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How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses accepted by NASBA and other professional organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations for compliance and reporting purposes.

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Are the live webinars accepted by NASBA and other Professional Organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are accepted for compliance and reporting purposes with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM (for PDCs), Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Owen Mccafferty

Owen Mccafferty, CPA (US)

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What a fantastic speaker. He also knows how to dress as a professional in front of a professional audience. I wholly recommend his presentation that was completely cogent and logical. Using both buz words in the discipline as well as an understandable explanation, he brought logic to SNT's and SSNT's as well as steps to consider in requesting Medicaid help.

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Elliot Hochman, CPA (US)

5

Excellent overview of Special Needs Planning and the different government programs and qualifying for those programs. Good discussion of 1st and 3rd party Supplemental Needs Trusts.

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