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Ten Tips to Consider for Special Needs Planning

February 14, 2023
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Ten Tips to Consider for Special Needs Planning

Meticulous preparation for the future of a family member with special needs is among the most essential responsibilities you can undertake on their behalf. This article presents strategies that can enhance your planning efforts, fostering a thoughtful and all-encompassing approach that tackles various challenges faced by individuals with special needs, while ensuring that eligibility for […]

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Building a Support System for Adult Children with Disabilities

January 31, 2023
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Adult Children with Disabilities

There are increasing numbers of adults with disabilities in the US, and parents planning for an adult child’s future well-being is a responsive, ongoing process as their disability needs may change. A Journal of the American Medical Association reports the life expectancy of adults with Down Syndrome has increased from 25 in 1983 to 60 […]

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What is Estate Administration?

January 25, 2023
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what is estate administration

Estate administration refers to managing and distributing a deceased person’s assets in the US. This process typically includes identifying and inventorying the decedent’s assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing any remaining assets to the beneficiaries named in the decedent’s will. Without a valid will, actions are taken to comply with state intestacy laws. The […]

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Health Care Estate Planning Documents

January 19, 2023
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Health Care Estate Planning Documents

When most people think of estate planning, they think of wills and trusts and passing assets on to the next generation. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought about what type of medical care and treatments you want, or […]

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Plan, Don’t Wait, for a Medical Emergency

January 12, 2023
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Plan Don’t Wait for a Medical Emergency

That sounds like something your mother might say, right? And how often have you wished you’d followed your mother’s good advice? Nobody really wants to think about the potential for accidents or illness, and it can happen at any age. But without advance planning, when you or an aging parent experience a serious injury and […]

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