My new book, Yikes 18! What Parents Need to Know and Do When Their Child With a Disability Becomes a Legal Adult, just published.
It is available on Amazon.
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When your child with a disability becomes a legal adult, you may feel confused and worried. All of a sudden, your adult child is presumed by law to be able to make their own decisions.
You may hear conflicting opinions from friends and professionals. Some may encourage you to get guardianship. Others may encourage you to have your child sign powers of attorney so your child can maintain their legal independence.
You need guidance to decide on the most appropriate form of substitute decision-making so you can legally advocate for your adult child.
Your adult child will likely apply for government benefits. However, you could have a law degree and still be bewildered by one of the most complicated sets of laws in human history: The Social Security Act. You need guidance in understanding which government benefits may be available for your child – and why.
Finally, you need to know what a special needs trust is and how it safeguards your child’s future. More specifically, you need to understand the strategic importance of having a “flexible” special needs trust that can respond to changing circumstances in your child’s life.
Accordingly, I have divided this book into three parts:
Part I: Obtaining Legal Authority to Advocate for Your Adult Child with a Disability;
Part II: Government Benefits; and
Part III: Special Needs Trusts.
To learn more, click here.
You may hear conflicting opinions from friends and professionals. Some may encourage you to get guardianship. Others may encourage you to have your child sign powers of attorney so your child can maintain their legal independence.
You need guidance to decide on the most appropriate form of substitute decision-making so you can legally advocate for your adult child.
Your adult child will likely apply for government benefits. However, you could have a law degree and still be bewildered by one of the most complicated sets of laws in human history: The Social Security Act. You need guidance in understanding which government benefits may be available for your child – and why.
Finally, you need to know what a special needs trust is and how it safeguards your child’s future. More specifically, you need to understand the strategic importance of having a “flexible” special needs trust that can respond to changing circumstances in your child’s life.
Accordingly, I have divided this book into three parts:
Part I: Obtaining Legal Authority to Advocate for Your Adult Child with a Disability;
Part II: Government Benefits; and
Part III: Special Needs Trusts.
To learn more, click here.