What is a Letter of Intent? Do I Need One for My Child Who Has Special Needs?
A letter of intent is a future planning document that a parent can prepare for a child with special needs. The goal of a letter of intent is to assist your loved ones and those who will be caring for your child when you no longer can act as the child’s primary...
Taxes and Special Needs Trusts: What You Need to Know
Special needs trusts are an excellent way to provide additional financial support for a child with special needs without endangering eligibility for means-tested government benefits. However, these trusts do have potential tax implications, both for the trust itself...
Should I File for Guardianship of My Child When He Turns 18 if He Has Special Needs?
Filing guardianship of your child with special needs when he turns 18 may or may not be necessary, depending on your situation. In some cases, getting guardianship is necessary because your adult child does not have the capacity to make financial and personal care...
Can I Pursue a Claim for Medical Malpractice that Caused My Child’s Disability? How Long Do I Have to File a Claim? How Can Rubin Law Help Me?
In some cases, a child’s permanent disability may result from a medical error or a failure of a medical professional to exercise a reasonable standard of care. When this situation occurs, the parents or guardians of the child may have a legal claim for medical...