Posts From 2012

Hurricane Sandy has been a very harsh reminder that life can change in an instant, and that the unexpected can bring great difficulty and tragedy.  Flooding, massive power outages, destruction ...

The United States is experiencing very rapid growth in its “senior” population.  Many of us will live long, healthy lives.  However, at some point, we may no longer be able ...

It is estimated that the divorce rate for parents with special needs children is between 80% to 90%, a staggering number.  Under the best of circumstances, divorce, when it involves ...

As discussed in Parts 1-3 of this series, a “Special Needs Trust” is used to hold assets for a person with a physical or mental disability or with chronic illness. ...

In discussing Special Needs Trusts, it is important to remember that their purpose is to improve the quality of disabled people’s lives beyond the basic assistance provided by government programs. ...

In our prior posting, we defined “Special Needs Trusts.”  To recap, a “Special Needs Trust”  is used to hold assets for a person with a physical or mental disability or with chronic illness. ...

If you or a loved one has special needs, you will be faced with a unique set of issues when undertaking estate planning.  This post is the first in a ...

In honor of National Special Needs Law Month, we will be posting articles throughout October pertaining to estate planning and caring for loved ones with “special needs.”  We will discuss Special ...

Today, people of all ages and income levels are part of a digital revolution.   They are using computers and smart phones (based on digital technology) to access a huge ...

When a loved one passes away, there is, naturally, great sadness.  But, for the surviving spouse or other family members, there’s little rest for the weary.  Not only is time ...