California Self-Determination Program for Special Needs Families

California Self-Determination Program for Special Needs Families

If you’re a parent of a child with special needs, you’ve probably spent time working with the Regional Center to get services and support. But did you know there’s a program that gives you more freedom to choose how your child’s support is provided? It’s called the Self-Determination Program (SDP) and it could be a great…

Understanding Medi-Cal’s 2026 Asset Limit Changes: What Families with Special Needs Trusts Need to Know

Understanding Medi-Cal’s 2026 Asset Limit Changes: What Families with Special Needs Trusts Need to Know

If you’re caring for a loved one with special needs, you understand how crucial it is to protect their access to healthcare and government benefits. With California set to reinstate Medi-Cal asset limits in 2026, many families are asking the same questions: Will this impact our special needs trust? And what steps should we take to…

How to Protect Your Trust Fund from Mismanagement: Lessons from the Govoni Scandal

How to Protect Your Trust Fund from Mismanagement: Lessons from the Govoni Scandal

What if the professional you’ve entrusted to safeguard your child’s special‑needs inheritance is secretly draining it dry… right under your nose, while you’re living under a different state’s laws? This isn’t fiction; it happened in Florida, and it should terrify every California parent preparing a trust. I’ve been in this profession long enough to know…

Go Bananas Webinar: Conservatorships vs. Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives

Go Bananas Webinar: Conservatorships vs. Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives

Planning legal support for a loved one with developmental disabilities can feel confusing—but understanding your options is the first step toward peace of mind. In this informative webinar, Jeffrey C. Nickerson, Esq. of Nickerson Law teams up with Go Bananas to guide families through the differences between Limited Conservatorships, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health…