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Ellen Cookman - Special Needs Trust Attorney @UCqbqkvMjclxeAA2s7HPaWuA@youtube.com

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Do I Have Authority to Change My Parents Trust?
18:37
1031 Exchanges & DSTs Explained: Smart Real Estate Strategies
10:24
Special Needs Trust? SSI? SGA? Here’s What It All Means
07:18
Not All Estate Planning Attorneys Are the Same - Here’s How to Pick Right One
17:10
The Truth About Prenups and Postnups: Legal Tips You Need to Hear
05:15
Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs: Protect Your Company and Legacy
11:33
From Cribs to Care Homes: Estate Planning by Life Stage
06:56
First Time Trustee? Avoid These 5 Big Mistakes
06:45
What NOT to Do If You’re Receiving SSDI
05:15
Love your Financial Advisor? Here’s what you should do with your estate planning!
14:20
Avoiding Lawsuits and Losses: Asset Protection Insights with Jeffrey Verdon
05:30
Why We Re-Write Trusts Instead of Amending Them
06:31
Who’s Right? Navigating Conflicting Advice from Lawyers, CPAs & Advisors
07:38
Estate Planning Roles Explained: Get the Right People in the Right Seats
07:09
Addiction and  Inheritance: Setting Up a Trust with Safeguards
05:59
The Risks of Transferring Your House to Your Kids
08:10
Who Inherits Your Pension? What Military and Public Employees Should Know
13:50
Donor Advised Funds: A Tax-Smart Strategy for Generous Families
05:50
Form 706 Demystified: Do You Need to File an Estate Tax Return?
06:06
Single Parent? Estate Planning Tips You Should Know
08:59
What Is an OBRA 93 Trust? How It Protects Medi-Cal Benefits
09:42
From Creation to Completion: Special Needs Trust Lifecycle Special Needs Trust
05:10
What Are Directed Trusts? A Complete Guide
05:26
Don't Miss Out! How to Set Up Your ABLE Account Now
13:19
Structured Settlements Explained: Q&A with a Settlement Specialist
05:04
Marriage and SSI: How Tying the Knot Could Affect Your Benefits
06:05
Can a Special Needs Trust Affect College Financial Aid?
16:27
Clearing Out the Family Home: Expert Tips for Siblings and Estates
11:23
Your Guide to 1st Party Special Needs Trusts: Safeguarding Public Benefits Special Needs Trust
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Public Benefits and Special Needs Trusts: Avoiding Costly Mistakes
06:25
Closing a Special Needs Trust: What Trustees Need to Do
07:53
Can a Handwritten Will Hold Up in Court? Understanding Holographic Wills
07:24
Avoiding Financial Elder Abuse: The Role of Certifications of Independent Review
07:50
Family Drama: Do I Have to Give My Deadbeat Uncle a Copy of Mom's Trust?
09:14
Why Trust Accountings Matter: Ensuring Transparency in Trusts
08:07
Refusing an Inheritance: When and Why to Disclaim Assets
09:16
Getting a Special Needs Trust Up and Running
12:27
Trust Administration and Real Estate: What You Need to Know
11:14
Essential Steps in Trust Administration: What You Must Know
05:40
California’s Death with Dignity Act Explained
07:12
Understanding Marital Deduction, QTIP, and QDOT Trusts
05:30
Changes to Medi-Cal Share of Cost Laws in 2025: Good News!
10:19
What You Should Know About Updating Beneficiary Designation Forms
09:50
Elder Law Explained: Healthcare, Finances, and Estate Planning
07:42
SSI Updates Are Here: Great News for Recipients!
13:10
How to Navigate IHSS in California with Caleb Wills
10:37
10 Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning
07:41
Wills 101: Everything You Need to Know
11:30
Getting on the Same Page with Your Spouse for Estate Planning
19:03
How to Work with Prop 19 Restrictions with Elijah Keyes
09:23
Pooled Trusts: What They Are and What They Do
05:01
What is a POLST Form, and Why Should I Have One?
07:18
All About Food Stamps
08:01
Estate Planning Across State Lines
12:13
Working while Receiving SSDI? Here’s What You Need to Know
11:26
Inherited IRA to Special Needs Trust: Interview with Darryl Lynch
05:26
Qualified Disability Trust: What Is It? Special Needs Trust
05:09
Important Section 8 Changes: Asset Limits!
08:31
How Can I Avoid a Medi-Cal Share of Cost?
10:30
Are You a Disabled Student Going to College? This is for you!