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  • Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) Requires Emergency Preparedness Programs to Be Accessible to Those

    , under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. If you have a child or dependent with disabilities, it is essential that you understand how the ADA should Evacuation Individuals with disabilities often face many challenges when evacuating in an emergency. those with disabilities in an emergency Adopting procedures to make sure individuals with disabilities #ada #americansdisabilityact #disability #naturaldisaster

  • What is the Best Trust for a Person with a Disability?

    Understanding Trusts for Persons With A Disability A trust for a person with a disability is a legal Here are some key points about trusts for person with a disability: They protect the person with a disability's They ensure the person with disability needs are met. These can include personal care attendants, out-of-pocket medical expenses, and recreational activities Setting Up a Trust for a Disabled Person Setting up a trust for a person with a disability involves several

  • Pathways to Adulthood for Youth with Disabilities

    As a law firm that has worked with many families with children with disabilities, we see a lot of those We find that a lot of parents have trouble transitioning their children with disabilities from school Schools typically start talking with families when their child with a disability is 14. What specific actions can parents take? What resources are there for people with disabilities and how do we access them?

  • Create a Road Map for the Care of Your Special Needs Child

    However, parents of an adult child with disabilities need to be especially vigilant with their estate Adults with severe disabilities are living longer than ever, so it’s critical to create a financial plan Kiplinger’s recent article, “Create a Plan for an Adult Child with Disabilities,” advises parents to The letter should detail every facet of your child’s life, such as favorite foods and activities, relatives #MedicaidPlanning #SpecialNeeds #Disabled #LongTermCarePlanning

  • Houston Special Needs Lawyers: Creating a Special Needs Trust or “SNT?” for Your Child with Disabilities

    One of the tasks an estate lawyer in Houston may handle is estate planning for children with disabilities Children with disabilities need ongoing care, including financial care, throughout their lives. The best course of action for a parent of a disabled child is to speak to an estate lawyer in Houston An estate lawyer in Houston can create a third-party SNT for your child with disabilities. This is because the beneficiary, your child with special needs, doesn’t actually own the assets in the

  • Estate Planning to Protect a Child with Disabilities

    When you have a child with disabilities, planning for the future can be complicated. Needs Trusts Supplemental (special) needs trusts are the most effective trusts used for children with disabilities Supplemental needs trusts can be a critical component of planning for the future of your child with a disability

  • Preparing an Inheritance for Your Child With Disabilities

    Inheritances One of the biggest questions that parents of children with disabilities tend to have revolves planning, there are a few different reasons that some parents may not want to leave their child with a disability Special Needs Trusts The good news for parents with children with a disability is that there are actually If your child inherits without a trust, it still may be possible for a disabled individual under the While no parent ever wants to think about their child with a disability being in a position where they

  • Understanding the Guardianship Process For a Loved One With Disabilities

    If you are caring for a loved one with disabilities who is currently under the age of 18, the idea of Guardianship is a legal means of protecting any adult who cannot take care of themselves or act in their There are many parents who assume that they will be able to continue to act as their child’s legal guardian determination is made after a competency proceeding, otherwise the parent will no longer legally be able to act For example, in some families, an older sibling or aunt may step in and act as a guardian if the disabled

  • Family Matters: Planning Mistakes Small Business Owners Should Avoid

    Without smart planning, all that work can be lost through disability, retirement, or death. and want to set your family up for a bright future, avoid these common planning mistakes: Skipping Disability Insurance Pop quiz: How long would your personal savings provide for you and your family if you become disabled For most Americans, the answer is not very long at all . Disability insurance policies help ensure that your family is taken care of financially while you are

  • Houston Estate Planning for the Chronically Ill

    More than half of Americans now have at least one chronic health condition, mental disorder or substance is a staggering statistic, even for me as a Houston estate planning lawyer that works with sick and disabled The legal definition of chronic illness states “the person is unable to perform at least two activities crisis relating to health and safety due to severe impairment concerning mind, or having a level of disability similar to that determined by the Social Security Administration for disability benefits.”

  • What Are the New Rules for Special Needs Trust?

    The beneficiary must be classified as disabled according to Social Security standards, meaning they have mental or physical impairment that significantly limits their ability to engage in substantial gainful activity interpretations and policy modifications to special needs trusts with the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act As of December 13, 2016, individuals who are both mentally capable and classified as “disabled” by the This shift corrects a historical oversight and empowers those with disabilities to take charge of their

  • 10 Common Mistakes People Make When Applying for Medicaid

    However, since most elderly Americans do not have long-term care insurance or have the assets to be self-insured Transfers to disabled children, caretaker children, certain siblings, and money in any trusts that are for anyone who is under the age of 65 and disabled are exempt by Congress.

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