Parents and caregivers of those with special needs well understand how important it is to always think ahead in order to prepare the way for their loved one. Special needs planning is an area of estate planning that these families must consider in order to ensure that their loved one is cared for once the [...]
Category Archives: Special Needs Trust
Determining if a surviving spouse should continue to live alone | Sacramento Elder Lawyer
When a loved one passes away, the grief doesn’t go away after the burial. This is especially true for surviving spouses who have most likely spent the majority of their life living with, and caring for the deceased.
While life may return to normal for the rest of the family, the surviving spouse is often left [...]
3 Key Planning Steps for Autism Awareness Month | Sacramento Special Needs Attorney
As a Sacramento special needs attorney, I wanted to highlight that April is Autism Awareness Month, which seeks to educate the public about the needs and challenges facing those with autism spectrum disorders.
It was only 50 years ago that autism was referred to as “refrigerator mother syndrome” by medical professionals who felt children displaying symptoms [...]
Special Needs Lawyer in Gold River Discusses The Importance of Special Needs Planning
As a Gold River estate planning attorney, and mother myself, I can honestly say that that estate planning is critical for all parents of minor children.
It provides the opportunity to determine who will raise your kids if you can’t, what money will be set aside or used for their upbringing, and even what money will [...]
Sacramento Special Needs Lawyer Discusses 3 Critical Mistakes Made By Families with Special Needs Children
By Heather Chubb- Sacramento Special Needs Lawyer
As a Sacramento special needs lawyer, I realize disabled and special needs children have unique planning needs. Unfortunately there are many misconceptions when it comes to securing the financial future your child deserves. Even well-meaning caregivers and service organizations don’t understand issues and give bad advice. It is really [...]
