Many people believe that a will is the best way to provide for their loved ones once they’re gone. While a will offers many important benefits in establishing an asset management plan after death, there are some circumstances under which a trust is a better option for...
Special Needs Planning
Where should I start with special needs planning?
As a parent of a child with special needs, you probably plan ahead all the time. Depending on your child's needs, you may start every day with a plan to ensure things run smoothly. It is likely difficult for you to imagine how your child would survive without you to...
Reviewing some perks of special needs trusts
As the parent or close relative of a loved one with special needs, you have an array of factors to explore when creating an estate plan. Focusing on the long-term impact of your estate plan with respect to your loved one with special needs must remain a top priority....
What should you include in a special needs care plan?
When you have a child with special needs, you may worry about what will happen if you become incapacitated. Putting together a care plan can give you peace of mind. According to the Seattle Children's Center for Children with Special Needs, a care plan is a...
After your child’s accident: planning for the future
A catastrophic event that leads to a brain injury, spinal injury or other life-changing health condition for your child may have you wondering how you can ensure that he or she has a secure future. Ongoing medical care will be necessary and expensive. There may be...