Yoni Markhoff

September 4, 2025

Guardianship and Making Healthcare Decisions

Guardianship is a legal process in which a court appoints an individual, known as a guardian, to make decisions on behalf of another person who is […]
September 4, 2025

Funding a Self-Funded Special Needs Trust

  A self-funded special needs trust (SNT), sometimes called a “first-party” SNT, is a legal tool designed to hold assets belonging to a person with disabilities […]
September 4, 2025

Probate and Homestead Property

  Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is administered, debts are settled, and assets are distributed to heirs. One unique consideration […]
August 12, 2025

Probate and Disinheriting Children

Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s will is validated, debts are settled, and assets are distributed to heirs or beneficiaries. When a […]
August 12, 2025

Guardianship and Selling Property

Guardianship is a legal relationship established by a court when an individual—referred to as the ward—is unable to manage their personal or financial affairs due to […]
August 12, 2025

Special Needs Trusts and Allowable Expenses

A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a legal arrangement designed to benefit individuals with disabilities without jeopardizing their eligibility for needs-based government programs such as Supplemental […]
August 12, 2025

Properly Using a Qualified Income Trust

A Qualified Income Trust (QIT), also known as a Miller Trust, is a legal tool used to help individuals qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits when […]
August 12, 2025

Estate Planning and Placing a Homestead into a Revocable Living Trust

Estate planning is the process of arranging the management and distribution of one’s assets in anticipation of incapacity or death. A well-structured estate plan ensures that […]
July 28, 2025

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Third-Party Special Needs Trusts

A third-party special needs trust (SNT) is an estate planning tool designed to provide for a person with disabilities without disqualifying them from government benefits like […]