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Principled Advocacy For Families And Individuals With Disabilities And The Professionals Who Serve Them
Thinking about the future can be terrifying. Especially when it comes to ensuring your special needs child is cared for after you're gone. You love your child, and you want them to be safe and happy so while it's a difficult topic, having a clear plan in place can...
Receiving a life-altering medical diagnosis can be a difficult and emotional experience, to say the least. If you are facing this challenging set of circumstances, it’s important to keep in mind that beyond your – very understandable – immediate concerns about health...
Choosing the right executor is one of the most important aspects of estate planning. The executor has a host of key responsibilities, including honoring your instructions, ensuring debts are paid and much more. Understanding the duties of the executor can help you...
One of the most frightening thoughts for a person who has a child with special needs is what’s going to happen to that child, even if they’re adult-aged when the parents pass away. Trying to plan ahead for that possibility is a priority for anyone in that position. ...
Estate planning is something that everyone can take advantage of. It is the legal process of preserving your assets and ensuring that they go to the right people upon your death. Nonetheless, every situation is unique, and proper estate planning must reflect this....
Do you have a family member in Chicago with a disability or mental illness? It can be hard to balance their safety and independence. This challenge can come up in daily decisions, healthcare choices and financial matters. Supported decision-making offers a middle...
An estate plan can designate beneficiaries for personal property. It gives the testator an opportunity to choose the personal representative who carries out their last wishes. If they have children, they can name a guardian to take care of their children after a...
If you do not yet have an estate plan, creating one can be very beneficial. But even if you’ve already drafted a plan, don’t fall into the trap of thinking that the work is entirely done. An estate plan isn’t something you create and then forget about. From time to...
Besides a minor child, if you have a person with a disability in your family, you may need to appoint a guardian to make decisions about their well-being. The guardian will make decisions about your loved one's residential placement, medical treatment, social services...
You may know that one or more trusts can strengthen your existing estate plan, but what kind of trusts do you need? Many assume a revocable trust is always the better option due to its flexibility. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, an irrevocable trust...
