By Christopher W. Smith, Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC
Special needs planners regularly encounter families who have accumulated large retirement accounts. While the...
This is a published decision about the guardianship over a person with a developmental disability (a “DD guardian”), and more specifically, the powers of a DD guardian versus...
Chalgian and Tripp is proud to announce the addition of Carrie Alexander as our Housing and Resource Advocate. This is a new position at CT created for Ms. Alexander, who comes...
Chalgian and Tripp is pleased to announce that Attorney Chris Smith has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Special Needs Alliance. The SNA is a national organization of...
The Detroit News and other news organizations are reporting a tragic story about a woman who was sexually assaulted and had a child. Friends and family started a GoFundMe...
Amy Rombyer Tripp keeps client files filled with details few lawyers would ever think to ask: favorite food, laundry detergent, brand of shampoo.
Not every file inside Chalgian...
Are you wondering if an ABLE Account is right for you or for a loved one? Our attorneys have spent countless hours studying the ABLE Act and looking at ABLE programs across the country in order to advise our clients. For you, we have tried our best to compact our knowledge in our recently updated brochure “9 Things You Need To Know About ABLE Accounts.” (more…)
It’s that time of year again! Every year, the Chalgian & Tripp Special Needs Team goes around the state giving individuals, parents, families, friends, and other...
I hope you find the following article from The Voice (the email newsletter of The Special Needs Alliance) helpful:
This installment of the Voice was written by: Tara...
Somewhere in the U.S. Capitol is a locked down health care bill that will likely be introduced by the House of Representatives this week. Early indications are that the draft bill...
Since the new year many clients have had questions about how the new administration in Washington might impact the future of public benefits and special needs services. While we...
In this free download, 10 Special Needs Planning Mistakes to Avoid, you will find the key costly mistakes you can make when planning for a loved one with special needs and how to stay ahead of the curve.
The U.S. Senate and House have now passed the Special Needs Fairness Act, and it is expected to be signed by President Obama in the near future. The Act makes an important change...
As we end this intense election season, I thought I would post about something more pleasant...a zombie massacre.
If you have not already watched this CBS news clip about best...
One of the best benefits for individuals with disabilities in Michigan is officially going away November 14th, 2016 (with an effective date no later than December 15, 2016). ...