The do-it-yourself approach may work for some jobs, but providing for your family after you’re gone is too important to risk making mistakes -- mistakes that...
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Children’s Mental Health: Statistics are Staggering and It’s on the Rise
By Jayne M. Wesler, Esq. May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month. The worldwide pandemic starting in March 2020 has been hard for adults and children...
Over 18? Don’t Wait. Estate Planning Is for Everyone
You may think that estate planning is something you can put off until you’re older – maybe a lot older. But if you’re over 18, it’s never too soon to take...
April is Autism Awareness Month and Auditory Processing Awareness Month
By Jayne M. Wesler, Esq. Why are these two conditions highlighted together? Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have Auditory Processing...
DD and the “Different” Brain – Recognizing Developmental Disabilities
Jayne M. Wesler, Esq. Imagine you’re a ninth-grade student. It’s early morning and the alarm clock rings, jarring you awake. You look at the time. It’s 8...
Here Comes the IRS: Consider the Advantages of a Trust
With tax season upon us, we thought March would be a good time to share a brief overview of some tax benefits that come with the main types of trusts. In...
The Best Valentine Gift May Not be Flowers or Candy – Give Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind
This year, consider showing your love for your partner and family members by getting your estate in order. Why? Begin with the pain caused by the loss of you...
Chocolate, Nuts, Soy, Dairy . . . Ways to Ensure Your Child’s Valentine’s Day is Food Allergy Safe
By Jayne M. Wesler, Esq. Allergy awareness has increased significantly over the last decade. The number of students with life-threatening allergies continues...
New Year’s Resolution #1: Plan Now for the Future of My Special Needs Child
Whatever the age of your special needs child, from infant to adult, it’s critical not to put off planning for the future care and supervision of your loved...
World Braille Day
By Jayne M. Wesler, Esq. Why do we Celebrate World Braille Day? World Braille Day commemorates the birth of Louis Braille – on 04 January 1809 in France. In...
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