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My Special Needs Child is Turning 18 – How Do I Prepare?

It is a milestone in every parent’s life when a child turns 18. The child is now an adult, and while many responsibilities now shift from the parent to the child, parents still want to be involved in helping their young adult make decisions. A prior blog post, When a Child Legally Becomes an Adult: A Parent’s Right to Stay Informed, addressed the legal issues that a parent and child should consider when a child reaches that 18th birthday.

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Special Needs Community and Their Advocates Win Again

As a proud member of The Special Needs Alliance I follow closely the changes that affect my special needs clients. One of the most satisfying changes to see was the one shared this month in the Alliance Newsletter, The Voice.

This change in the law, correcting an error in the old law, recognizes that while someone may be “disabled” under Social Security guidelines, that person while may have the mental capacity to create and fund his or her own trust, avoiding the need for parental or court authority. Another win for the special needs community!

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Planning and Caring for a Loved One Diagnosed with MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling disease of the central nervous system that interferes with the brain’s ability to send information to the body. The symptoms are varying and no two people have the exact same symptoms. Diagnosis can be difficult and some people can be misdiagnosed for years before MS is found to be […]

Disability Assistance Programs for All Ages Part 1

An elder law attorney serves as an excellent guide for clients over 65 who may need government disability assistance for their care.  However, there are others who are also in need of the expertise elder law attorneys bring to the table.  Over 37 million Americans are classified as disabled; about 12% of the total population. […]

What is a Special Needs Trust?

A Special Needs Trust is a very beneficial tool (or vehicle, we might say) that can dramatically improve the quality of life for someone who receives one or more public benefit programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

A Special Needs Trust is a very specific kind of trust that offers the option of keeping […]

Special Needs Trusts and Eligibility for Benefit Programs

“About one in every five people in the United States has a disability.”

– Surgeon General (MedlinePlus, Disabilities)
Some children are born with a disability. Others become sick or have an accident while young that results in a disability.  Children who are intellectually and/or developmentally challenged have usually spent their lifetime being loved and cared for by […]

October is Special Needs Law Month

The National Association of Elder law Attorney’s (NAELA) has been celebrating “Special Needs Law Month” this October. Across the country, my fellow NAELA members have been hosting special living will days, public seminars, Special Needs Law clinics, and other activities designed to educate the public.

Special events are important, but I would like to simply define […]