Mental disabilities take many forms, and not all of them affect a person with special needs’ ability to make decisions. In fact, although many, if not most, people with either mental illness or some form of cognitive disability may require...
Most Adults With Special Needs Require Estate Planning Documents
Much like crafting a balanced diet, establishing a healthy estate plan involves a mix of essential components, thoughtful choices, and proactive measures.
How Healthy Is Your Estate Plan?
Planning for the future well-being of an adult child with disabilities is, an ongoing process.
Building an Estate Plan for Adult Children with Disabilities
A special needs trust is set up for a person with special needs to supplement any benefits that person may receive from government programs. A properly drafted special needs trust will allow the beneficiary to receive government benefits while still...
What’s a Special Needs Trust For?
As your child prepares for the exciting journey of college life, don't forget to equip them with the necessary paperwork. These essential documents ensure their safety, privacy, and well-being during their college years.
Essential Papers Every College-Bound Student Should Have
There are nearly one million U.S. households in which an adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities is living with caregivers 60 or older. Nationwide, half of caregivers are older than 50, and 10% are 75 or older. According to a...