A child who struggles with completing tasks that others fly through may need help getting through school. The good news is that if your child meets qualifications set by the law, the resources available may expand to include special education. Special education is a...
Students with disabilities attending public schools in Washington State have a right to an education. They also have a right to learn among their peers. There several laws which protect these rights - the focus of the post is just one. The Rehabilitation Act's Section...
About two-thirds of people who file for bankruptcy in America do so because of medical debts. Older Americans, who face high healthcare costs and often live on fixed incomes, are particularly vulnerable. A new law that expands Washington's charity care program may...
As part of our continued growth, Brothers & Henderson, P.S is pleased to welcome M. Heather Kolby to the firm as an Associate Attorney. She earned her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law, her Master of Science degree in School Psychology from...
Adult children of aging parents often experience a variety of emotions when they realize their mothers or fathers can no longer care for themselves, especially when an Alzheimer's diagnosis confirms cognitive problems may not improve. Alzheimers.net notes that seeking...
As a parent of a child with a disability, you may be wondering how the school can support them, or you may have had a medical or psychological professional recommend pursuing a 504 Plan or an IEP for your child in school. What are these things? How can they help your...
The fact is that most people require long-term care once they reach a certain age. According to the Administration for Community Living, 70 percent of people over 65 need some form of long-term care. You should begin planning for professional elder care sooner than...
As you watch your parents get older, you probably wonder what will happen if they become too sick or infirm to handle important financial activities or make medical decisions for themselves. In the event one or both of your parents suffer a serious decline in health,...
It is natural to expect you will be around to raise your children to adulthood, but you must prepare for the worst. If you and your spouse die while your children are still minors, you will need a conservator and guardian to take care of them. Whoever you choose to...
Washington State residents without a valid will may anticipate the probate court distributing their net assets under the Evergreen State’s intestate succession laws. Your “net” estate consists of the assets remaining after your estate pays off your debts, according to...
