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Special Needs Trusts and Planning


Using Trusts to Protect your Children
An inheritance can be easily dissipated if your child is a spendthrift, has bad habits or is involved with a divorce. A trust can ensure...

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Do I need to disinherit my disabled child?
I’ve seen plenty of families disinherit a disabled child by leaving the family assets to non-disabled children under the theory that...

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Does Your Estate Plan Need Updating?
Regardless of whether your estate plan is basic or complex, it is important to review the plan every few years for reasons that include...

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What is an elder law attorney, exactly? Do I have to be elderly to make use of your services?
Co-authored by Joanna C. Feldman The truth is that very often, “elder law” attorney is a misnomer as it pertains to many of our clients....

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When do you use a Special Needs Trust?
Special Needs Trusts are an integral part of almost every estate plan. I use them in most of my estate planning documents. There are...

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Special Needs Trusts: First Party vs. Third Party Trusts
Special Needs Trusts are an integral part of almost every estate plan, yet, most people do not realize this. Typically, those who...

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When Does My Child Need a Guardian?
A guardian is an individual (or sometimes an entity) appointed by the Court to handle the personal and/or financial affairs of a minor...

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New Law Favors Individuals with Disabilities and Special Needs
An integral part of our practice involves planning with the assets of individuals who are disabled or have special needs. These...

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Supplemental Needs Planning
PLANNING FOR THE NEEDS OF A DISABLED PERSON According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), approximately 20% of U.S...

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