May 9, 2023 | Blog, Government Programs, Resources
If you have a child over the age of 18 who is currently receiving special education services, you likely had to make some important decisions and changes as your child turned 18 and became a legal adult. However, turning age 22 also has some important consequences for...
Apr 25, 2023 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs
Illinois Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services or PUNS is a database of individuals registered for Developmental Disability Waiver services funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). These services...
Apr 11, 2023 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
A Third Party Special Needs Trust is a common mechanism that parents use as a repository for any inheritance their child with special needs will receive after their death or for gifts from another family member. By creating a special needs trust, they can ensure that...
Mar 21, 2023 | Blog, Guardianships
The legal duties of guardians of adults with special needs under Illinois law largely depend on the type and scope of the guardianship order that the court grants. For example, the court can limit the guardian’s powers in the guardianship order or allow the...
Feb 21, 2023 | Blog, Special Needs Trusts
An estate plan for children with special needs requires careful and mindful planning. Parents of children with special needs provide critical support for their children, not only as their loving parents but also as their advocates, protectors, and financial support....
Jan 24, 2023 | ABLE Accounts, Blog
Many individuals with special needs must necessarily rely on public assistance and government benefits to help pay for their often-significant expenses. Although family members and friends may be willing and able to help defray the costs of those expenses, doing so...
