Apr 3, 2024 | Blog, Guardianships, Resources
Understanding the difference between a power of attorney and a guardianship is critical. When children with special needs approach age 18, parents must realize that they will soon become adults, at least as far as the law is concerned. Once your child with special...
Mar 20, 2024 | Blog, Government Funding, Resources
As the parent of a child with special needs, you know how important it is to advocate for your child’s education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is an instrumental piece of legislation that helps protect the rights of children with special...
Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, Guardianships
As the parent of a child with special needs, you must access your child’s healthcare records for various reasons. You may need access to medical records to manage your child’s medical needs or seek out new healthcare providers. You may need those records...
Feb 27, 2024 | Blog, Guardianships, Special Needs Trusts
When you have a child with special needs, your estate planning may look significantly different. Many parents traditionally leave their estate to their children in equal shares. Parents also routinely designate a guardian for their children if they pass away while the...
Feb 14, 2024 | Blog, Government Programs, Resources
As the parent of a child with special needs, you must plan not only for your financial future but also for that of your child. That plan may include the use of various forms of insurance. While you may plan to care for and financially support your child with special...
Feb 1, 2024 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
A qualified disability trust (QDT) is a type of trust that qualifies for a specific federal tax exemption and is designed to benefit an individual with special needs. Most special needs trusts qualify as QDTs. The amount of this federal tax exemption changes over...
