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February is Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month Low Vision v. Blindness What is the difference between a visual impairment, aka low vision, and...
I Already Have an Estate Plan. What About My Pets?
I Already Have an Estate Plan. What About My Pets? You’re a planner. You set out goals and you achieve them. You’ve got a comprehensive estate plan...
National Mental Wellness Month
National Mental Wellness Month January 2023 brings us a fresh new page to write on. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, January can...
End of Year Estates and Trusts Planning
End-of-Year Estates and Trusts Planning: Keep it Simple and Get it Done! As 2022 comes to a close, ask: Have you set forth a cogent estate plan to...
December 2 is National Special Education Day
December 2 is National Special Education Day In the United States, we celebrate the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which was...
I’m not wealthy — Why do I need an estate plan?
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June is National Safety Awareness Month – 8 Social Safety Awareness Strategies for Children with Special Needs
By Jayne M. Wesler, Esq. Studies show that children with disabilities, particularly those with emotional or behavioral disabilities, have a...
Why DIY Estate Planning Is a Really Bad Idea
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...
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...
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