Expenditures from a Special Needs Trust
Families of individuals with special needs use special needs trusts to save for future expenses and protect eligibility for government benefits. Eventually, you or, in the case of 3rd party special needs trusts more likely the successor trustees, will need to use some...
Can a Person with Special Needs Keep His Driver’s License Even If He Has a Guardian?
Maintaining independence and stability for people with special needs strongly motivates many decisions about their lives, including the most appropriate form of transportation. People who have special needs and their families should be aware that guardianships can...
Your Non-Special Needs Children May Need Estate Plans Too
If you are working on your family’s estate plan to protect your child with special needs, be aware that your other children may need to do some future planning too. As described in a previous blog article on our website, leaving your estate to the sibling of a child...
What Is a Letter of Intent?
Advocates for people with special needs often talk about writing a “letter of intent” for your family member’s care. What exactly is a letter of intent? What should you include in your letter? Here are a few suggestions. Every letter of intent is different, so your...