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Needing long-term care does not mean the healthy spouse has to lose everything. Updated 2026 Medi-Cal spousal protections explain how assets and income can still be preserved.

A new IRS rule taking effect in 2026 could change how older, higher-earning employees save for retirement. Many people will not realize it affects them until it is too late.

Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) and ABLE accounts both allow individuals with disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for vital public benefits like SSI and Medi-Cal. At Chubb Law Firm, PC, we’ll help you determine which option—or combination—is best for your family’s unique situation.

Planning for a loved one with special needs is one of the most important things you can do to protect their future. These 10 tips will help you plan wisely—without jeopardizing vital benefits or your broader estate plan.

Mental illness impacts millions of families in the U.S., making proper estate planning essential for protecting children with mental health challenges. At Chubb Law Firm, PC, we help parents create customized plans—including special needs trusts and psychiatric advance directives—to ensure long-term care, financial security, and access to vital benefits.

The House Ways and Means Committee submitted their proposal to congress on September 13, 2021 that could bring incredible changes to our estate planning clients. As things continue to change, we’ve been keeping an eye on this topic and wanted to share some helpful information and resources for you so you can make a well-informed decision about how to protect your estate plan. The latest proposal on October 28, 2021 removed many of the changes related to estates and trusts.