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So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale (Part III)

Jun 1, 2024 | Independent Expert Evaluation, Special Education

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...

Common Estate Planning Questions

May 14, 2024 | Estate Planning

Common Estate Planning Questions What is Probate? Probate is the process through which an executor or administrator gathers the assets of a...

So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale (Part II)

May 6, 2024 | Independent Expert Evaluation

So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part II: How to Choose an Expert A. Can We Use Our Pediatrician? Your pediatrician is your child’s...

Special Needs Trusts for People with Disabilities

Apr 9, 2024 | Special Needs Trust, Trust

Special Needs Trusts for People with Disabilities What is a Special Needs Trust? A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is an estate planning tool that...

So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale

Apr 1, 2024 | IEP, Special Needs

So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part I: Mistakes Parents Make When Seeking a Better IEP or 504 Plan Parents may know their children...

AVOIDING INTESTACY: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Mar 11, 2024 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning

AVOIDING INTESTACY: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER What is Intestacy? The word originates in the Latin “in testatus,” meaning no witness. It means you die without...

MARCH IS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH

Mar 4, 2024 | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, Disabilities, Special Needs, Special Needs Child

MARCH IS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH This annual event is celebrated to raise our personal and collective awareness about the inclusion of...

My Loved One Has Passed and I’m the Executor of the Estate. What Do I Do Now?

Feb 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial, Trust

My Loved One Has Passed and I’m the Executor of the Estate. What Do I Do Now? Are you concerned about how to stay organized while dealing with...

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Your Special Needs Student!

Feb 12, 2024 | Special Education, Special Needs, Special Needs Child

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Your Special Needs Student! February brings thoughts of celebrating our loved ones. If you have a student with special needs,...

ARE YOU SECURE FOR ’24?

Jan 15, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial, Trust

ARE YOU SECURE FOR ’24? WHAT IS THE SECURE ACT? The SECURE Act stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act. Signed...

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Planning for Your Child with Special Needs: Why Special Needs Trusts are Important

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Planning for Your Child with Special Needs: Why Special Needs Trusts are Important Planning for their child's future is a top priority for any parent. For parents of a child with special needs, however, this responsibility becomes far more complicated and...

Preparing for an IEP Meeting: Tips for Parents

Aug 1, 2024

As special needs attorneys, we know that every parent or guardian wants to be an effective, confident advocate at their child’s first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. It’s hard to know who to trust and where to turn for help. The good news is that IEP...

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JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH

Jul 2, 2024

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 (Part II)

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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...

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