Alternatives to adult guardianship
Families of a child with special needs must often consider adult guardianship. It’s defined as a legal proceeding in which someone, often a parent, sibling or other family member, asks the Illinois court to find that a person is unable to manage his or her affairs...
What a personal injury attorney needs to know about representing a child or adult with special needs
Personal injury attorneys should work very closely and carefully with their clients who have a child or adult child with special needs to ensure a plan is put into place that benefits the person for the rest of their lives. Otherwise, the settlement from a personal...
Can I leave my teacher’s TRS pension to my child with special needs?
Illinois lawmakers set up the Teachers’ Retirement System, or TRS, in 1939. It is a pension program designed to provide retirement annuities, disability benefits and survivor benefits for men and women who work in the state’s public schools. If you are a teacher in...
Should I ask one of my other children to be the trustee for my child with special needs?
Choosing a trustee to oversee a trust for your child with special needs can be difficult. Just as the name implies, you should look for someone you can trust. That’s why many parents opt to ask another adult child to be the trustee for a special needs’ trust that has...