Estate planning considers dependents with special needs, and also planning for yourself before you become disabled—when planning becomes more complicated.
When parents have a son or daughter with a disability, it is especially important to develop an estate plan that provides for their child’s future best interests.
"The Medical Assistance or “Medicaid” applicant must meet several criteria to obtain benefits. If deemed eligible, Medicaid will partially offset the applicant's cost of nursing home care.
Planning your estate may not be the easiest or most pleasant task to think about, but due to its far-reaching potential consequences, it can be among the most important.
This field of law secures proper care and future security for the growing elderly population. More importantly, it is an opportunity to embrace the idea of pre-crisis management and planning for the future.
Understanding Supplemental and Special Needs Trusts is the first step to ensuring future financial stability for any loved ones receiving disability benefits from the government.
Currently, Social Security provides benefits to survivors, and certain disabled persons, as well as the elderly and helps keep almost 20% of all Americans older than 64 above the government-defined poverty line.
Failing to have a Will or a Trust highlights misconceptions that continue to exist about Elder and Estate Law. Planning for the future now will provide priceless comfort and security for your loved ones after your death.