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Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Alex Hilsen is an attorney and Certified Financial Planner at Sussan Greenwald & Wesler. In the following...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Bullying can be a devastating experience for any child. When the child being bullied has special needs, serious and...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Federal and state law requires that accelerated programs be made available to students with disabilities and that...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Owe a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to Special Needs Students What is a charter school? Most people know...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Food bullying is not to be taken lightly. For a child with a life threatening allergy, it can mean serious illness...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Sussan Greenwald and Wesler together with co-counsel Connell Foley prevailed over Summit Schools in a case that...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Grandparents of children with special needs are often unsung heroes in their family’s lives. They are often...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler “Today We Had a Substitute….” Having a substitute teacher can be welcome news for some students. For those...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Children who are “twice exceptional” have been around for a long time. Once called “gifted handicapped,” this group...
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler What is ESY? If your child has a disability and receives special education and related services, you'll want to...
5 BY 5 POWER IN TRUST What is a 5 by 5 Power in Trust? A 5 by 5 Power in Trust is a clause commonly used in trusts. By its inclusion, it allows a trust beneficiary to take certain withdrawals from the trust. How Does a 5 by 5 Power in Trust Work? The 5...
JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH Question: Why do we celebrate Disability Pride Month in July? Answer: July marks the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It’s a great time to celebrate the spirit of the law that was...
Common Estate Planning Questions Death, taxes … and probate? Not necessarily. You can avoid probate by planning ahead to create non-probate assets. Non-probate assets are assets that can be transferred after death to the joint owner without probate. Why...
So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part III: Components of a Good Expert Evaluation This blog is the third in a series of guiding parents in getting a good expert evaluation to serve as the foundation of their child’s IEP or 504 Plan....
Common Estate Planning Questions What is Probate? Probate is the process through which an executor or administrator gathers the assets of a deceased person, pays their taxes and their debts, and finally transfers any remaining assets to the decedent’s...