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Principled Advocacy For Families And Individuals With Disabilities And The Professionals Who Serve Them
When you accept responsibility for a vulnerable person’s care and life enjoyment, you also take on some legal risk. For example, making decisions that could harm the person or compromise their assets could lead to trouble. You may not have thought much about the legal...
Understandably, special needs estate planning generally focuses on what a loved one will need in the event that someone who provides them with care and/or support passes away or is incapacitated. However, it is also vitally important to consider the question of what a...
Many happily married couples who have been together for decades and fully anticipate they’ll be together as long as they’re both alive think they should prepare a joint will. Their assets are all shared, and if they have grown children, they want them to inherit...
Whether you have decision-making authority (guardianship) over a disabled family member or a close friend, you bear a great responsibility. You may feel that the person will only get fair and respectful treatment if you are in charge, but never forget that serving as...
The purpose of a special needs trust is usually to provide some kind of supplemental support for an individual with special needs without eliminating their eligibility for certain kinds of state aid. A special needs trust provides structured distributions that can...
Those with special needs family members face many worries and fears. The care, happiness and safety of their loved ones are always concerning. It leaves them wondering who will fill their shoes and care for their relatives after they die. You can choose any eligible...
There are many people who are a bit wary of leaving a significant amount of money to their heirs. They may believe that their heirs are not mature enough to handle it at their current age. They don’t want their inheritance to be squandered. They may also worry that a...
Every year, many families in Illinois have to make difficult decisions about their most vulnerable members. Older adults often require many of the same kinds of support that children do. They may require someone else to manage their finances and meet their basic...
Social workers help provide crucial support to individuals in vulnerable positions. They work with people with disabling medical conditions and their families to help people obtain the skills they need for life and access the resources necessary to succeed. ...
The estate planning process is essential, especially if you have children. It helps ensure your last wishes are fulfilled and your family is provided for. If you have minor children, it's also important that you designate a guardian for them in your will. While no...
