Guardianship & Special Needs
What is Guardianship?
Appointing a guardian is necessary when a person can no longer make or communicate safe or sound decisions about his/her person and/or property or has become susceptible to fraud or undue influence. Because establishing a guardianship may remove considerable rights from an individual, it should only be considered after alternatives to guardianship have proven ineffective or are unavailable.
What is Special Needs Planning?
A special needs trust allows a person with a disability to have money put aside for their care.
Educational Resources on Guardianship
Some Common Drugs May Increase Chances of Dementia
A recent study has tightened the link between dementia and a common class of drugs used to treat a variety of symptoms.
How to Plan for Incapacity
One in four American adults live with a disability, according to the Center for Disease Control. One in 10 adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s or dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Balancing Retirement Planning with Special Needs Planning
Having a child with special needs can come with all sorts of unique challenges from a financial and estate planning standpoint. Public benefits, for example, can play a huge role in anticipating how much money your child will need down the road in your later years, as well as when you’ve passed away.
Does Apathy Predict Dementia?
Apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not, new research led by the University of Cambridge suggests.
How Do I Include Care for My Children in Estate Planning?
Parents should make sure they have arrangements in place for the care of their minor-aged children, when planning their estates…
Possible Pitfalls for Special Needs Planning for Parents
Both the state and federal government, administered through the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Medicaid provide disabled individuals with a variety of life enhancing, and sometimes life sustaining, public benefits.
What Can I Do to Combat Dementia?
Many people begin to notice changes in their cognitive functioning as they age. Some find that they can’t quite remember why they entered a room or that the location of their keys is a constant mystery. Varying degrees of cognitive decline are common, and it is estimated that 14 million people will be diagnosed with dementia by 2050.
Why You Need an Estate Plan, Especially Now
It’s never too early to start working on how your things will be handled, once you pass away.
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