by Christine Brown | Mar 26, 2022 | Special Needs Planning
Planning for death can be an unpleasant experience for anyone. It often comes with uncomfortable conversations and difficult decisions. However, creating an estate plan is one of the most important things you can do in life. If you want to protect your loved ones and...
by Christine Brown | Dec 29, 2021 | Conservatorships, Special Needs Planning
Autism and other conditions can impact people throughout their whole lives, and some may need assistance throughout adulthood. However, in the eyes of the law all adults who reach the age of majority become independent and are presumed to have the ability to make...
by Christine Brown | Aug 11, 2021 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts
All parents who have a child with special needs want to make sure that those children are taken care of in every instance – most importantly, after the parents have passed away or can no longer provide personal care for the child. Creating a special needs trust is...
by Christine Brown | Jul 11, 2021 | Conservator, Special Needs Planning
Choosing to serve as someone’s adult conservator is a huge responsibility. An adult conservator for a person with special needs is generally tasked with overseeing that individual’s physical well-being, medical care, housing, day-to-day needs, and sometimes his or...
by Christine Brown | Jan 26, 2021 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
Family relationships can be complicated. Not every parent remains in his or her child’s life, which can complicate matters when the child has a disability or special needs. This can create financial issues too, especially if the other parent is absent but still living...
by Christine Brown | Nov 6, 2020 | Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts
We’re often asked by parents of kids with special needs for our honest opinion on using Do-It-Yourself software to create a Special Needs Trust in Torrance. Obviously, DIY programs cost less than working with an attorney, and the ability to create a document online...