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Money Talks: ABLE Accounts
Guest Richard Courtney of Courtney Elder Law Associates, a division of Frascogna Courtney, PLLC is the guest.
To sign up for an account: mississippiable.com or call 1-888-609-3469
ABLE accounts are savings accounts for individuals with disabilities which will not affect their public benefits. These accounts can be used for daily transactions and/or long-term savings. Income earned in the accounts is not taxed if spent on qualified disability-related expenses. Contributions can be made to an account by anyone and may qualify for a state tax deduction.
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services has more information: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/Pages/able-act.aspx
Additional information( videos and access to Richard Courtney's Essential Planning Guide for Special Needs Children & Adults) can be found on Mr. Courtney's website: elderlawms.org Phone number 601-987-3000
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