by LM2 | Aug 6, 2024 | Estate Planning, Guardianships, Special Needs |
As a Long Beach guardianship lawyer, I’ve seen countless parents make crucial decisions to ensure their child’s well-being. But there’s one critical step many overlook: naming legal guardians for their children. This oversight can have severe...
by LM2 | Jan 23, 2024 | Special Needs, Special Needs Trusts |
As a parent, ensuring the long-term well-being of your child, especially if they have special needs, is paramount. If your minor child is receiving a settlement due to a lawsuit and will require care throughout their life, it’s crucial to manage these funds wisely....
by Christine Brown | Aug 31, 2023 | Special Needs, Special Needs Children, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts
Empowering a young adult with developmental disabilities to live an autonomous life is a journey filled with unique challenges and opportunities. As a parent, you want to strike the right balance between enabling their independence and ensuring they have the necessary...
by Christine Brown | Feb 13, 2023 | Special Needs, Special Needs Planning
Parents who have children with special needs spend a lot of time thinking about the future. They may wonder, “Who will care for my child when I’m gone someday” or “How will we afford a lifetime of care?” The answers to these questions can feel so overwhelming...
by Christine Brown | Dec 20, 2022 | Special Needs, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts
Individuals who have disabilities often require government assistance to cover the costs of professional support and care. However, programs such as Medicaid and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) are means-tested, so eligibility is determined based on an...
by Christine Brown | Aug 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning |
Any type of co-parenting relationship can be complicated, especially when the relationship ends in divorce. Divorcing parents of a special needs child, even one that has reached adulthood, may have questions about their rights and obligations as guardians when it...
