In-Kind Support and Maintenance – A Trap for the Unwary

Originally published in March 2020, the original version of this Voice® article was written by SNA member Leonard Anderson. The article was updated in 2026 with appreciation and gratitude for the original author’s work, with revisions by Latisha Bernard Schuenemann. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a means-tested federal program that provides cash assistance to individuals who have limited income and … Read More

Privacy, Consent, and Data Security: What Everyone Should Know Before Providing Sensitive Information in AI Tools

This article was written by SNA member Jennifer Marie McInerney of the McInerney Law Firm in Vestavia, Alabama. The firm’s primary practice areas include special needs planning, wills and trusts, estate administration, trust administration, guardianships, and conservatorships. If you’re caring for a family member with a disability, or navigating Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), an Individualized Education Program (IEP), or … Read More

PBWS Attorney Named to Special Needs Alliance

PBWS Attorney Named to Special Needs Alliance Albuquerque, NM —  January 6, 2021 — Attorney Margaret “Peggy” A. Graham of the law firm of Pregenzer, Baysinger, Wideman and Sale, PC (PBWS Law) has been selected as the newest member of the Special Needs Alliance. Established in 2002, the Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a national, non-profit collective of many of … Read More