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Caring for an individual with special needs is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences for any family. Are they protected if something happens to you?  Start with special needs planning. Special needs planning can start at any point in life; however, the earlier planning can occur, the better. Planning as soon as possible […]

Blending families can pose some challenging estate planning issues, especially when one or both spouses have children from a previous marriage. It can be difficult to balance the needs and interests of your current spouse and your children from a prior marriage, especially when it comes to inheritance. However, with proper planning, you can leave

When it comes to qualifying for Medicaid, those with assets in excess of the allowable limit are faced with limited options. For instance, when older individuals require nursing home or long-term care coverage but cannot afford the hefty costs, they may look to give away their assets to family members or set up trusts; however,

Facing our own mortality is an arduous task, perhaps one of the most difficult challenges we will ever encounter. Nevertheless, if we desire a meaningful and peaceful passing, it is crucial that we contemplate it while we are still capable. For most of us, the ideal scenario is to die at home, surrounded by loved

Happy Love Your Lawyer Day! Wishing all my esteemed attorney colleagues a great holiday! May you always have clients who value your services.

Estate planning for special needs children presents unique challenges. You need to plan carefully in order to keep your special needs child enrolled in public benefits programs while using, enhancing, and enriching their assets. An estate planning attorney can prepare a special needs trust to accomplish these and other goals you have for your child. A

You may see it coming: Much as you want to and hard as you try, you just can’t take care of your ill spouse at home anymore. At this emotionally difficult time, the last thing you need is the stress of not knowing where to find the money to pay for the steep costs of

You’ve been named as a Successor or Alternate Successor Trustee of your friend’s/loved one’s revocable living trust. As their chosen trustee, you now have the responsibility to ensure that all designated wishes are carried out accordingly and accurately in accordance with trusts’ provisions. Our overview provides guidance for understanding what this role entails and addresses

The US Department of Education is providing details about how states, schools, and parents can best address student special education needs following the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Students with special needs are provided Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), which requires tailoring to meet individual disability needs. The program’s goal is to give children