Are You the Surviving Spouse? Making Changes to Your Family’s Future Plan
If your spouse passes away, you will need to make some changes to your family’s future plan. In your grief, seeing your lawyer is probably not your first priority. But changing your estate plan could save you many headaches in the future. Why Do You Need to Change...
Taking Over Care for an Older Relative with Special Needs
When you first take over care for an older relative with special needs, you will have a steep learning curve. You will need to figure out everything from benefits to estate planning for your relative. Here are a few places to start. What Is Your Relative’s Benefits...
Why to Start Future Planning When Your Child with Special Needs Is Young
Starting to future plan while your child with special needs is young could produce unexpected benefits. In addition to setting up wills and medical directives for everyone in your immediate family, you should talk to your own parents about their estates. The way they...
How Is a Guardianship Different from a Power of Attorney?
When your child with special needs turns age 18, you may lose all ability to assist with healthcare and financial decisions if you do not take a few crucial steps. At 18, the government considers your child an adult and will prevent you from accessing medical...