Can a Person with Special Needs Under a Guardianship Still Vote?
In the United States, voting is one of the most important rights afforded to citizens. It may surprise you to learn that not every free citizen can actually exercise that right. Many people with special needs cannot vote because they have guardians, because they do...
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...
Can a Person with Special Needs Establish His Own Trust?
As of December 30, 2016, individuals with special needs who have capacity can establish their own special needs trusts. See 21st Century Cures Act, P.L. 114-255, Section 5007 (2016). Previously, first party self-settled special needs trusts could only be created with...