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<p>In stark contrast to previous COVID-19 relief bills, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, contains numerous provisions specifically aimed at supporting people with disabilities.</p>
<p><span style="background-color:white"><span style="color:#191f24">People with developmental disabilities living outside of nursing homes haven't been prioritized in most states' vaccine rollouts. </span></span></p>
<p>People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- better known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- are now exempted from SSDI's five-month waiting period for benefits.</p>
<p><span style="background-color:white"><span style="color:#323232">Recipients with disabilities who rely on government benefits may want to consider putting some or all of the $1,400 relief money into an ABLE account. </span></span></p>
<p>For most people, the durable power of attorney is the most important estate planning instrument available -- even more useful than a will. </p>
<p>As life circumstances change (births, marriages, divorces, and deaths), it may become necessary to make changes to your will. </p>
<p>If you want to make a gift to family members but have exceeded the annual gifting limit, there is another way. Payments for a family member’s education or health care expenses are exempt from the gift tax. </p>