In case of big life changes such as births, marriages, divorces, or moving to another state, you should check your estate planning documents every now and then. Children grow up, marriages dissolve, property gets sold, and residences change. That’s why…
In 1965, Medicaid was created to provide health insurance to low-income and asset-poor individuals. The state and the federal governments cooperate in delivering benefits. The state you live in makes a big difference in determining when or if you are eligible.…
The Basics of Living Wills When you are unable to communicate for yourself, a living will tells doctors what medical care you would like. It is one type of plan or advance directive you can make and give to your medical…
There are unique challenges and opportunities for families with special needs children. Providing appropriate medical, educational, recreational, and employment opportunities for your special needs child can result in a lifetime of pursuing public and private programs and services. Too often, the…
Oftentimes, people who believe that they are contributing to charity to help those less fortunate are being exploited by scammers. Auto call lists that easily identify older victims and the ubiquitous online world of emails, fake mirror websites, disingenuous GoFundMe pages,…
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly seventy percent of Americans who retire will require long-term care (LTC) in their later years. The expense of LTC can be astronomical and varies widely by location and by…
To adequately understand how guardianship helps special needs adults, you also need an understanding of the key responsibilities they bear. Guardian duties vary depending on the protected person’s limitations and abilities. However, some general responsibilities tend to fall to all…
Special needs children require additional care to address their vulnerabilities, which makes protecting and providing for them particularly challenging. Structuring your estate plan to include the appropriate legal documents in the event of your death is crucial, especially when naming…
Before spending time and energy on the application process for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), review some of the major disqualifiers. Eligible individuals can benefit from both programs though they have distinct differences. The major…
There are several ways that family disputes regarding end-of-life care for a parent or inheritance can lead to serious repercussions when they become legal matters and reach the courtroom. You can take steps moving beyond the possibility this might happen and…
