When you have a child with special needs, you have to think about what will happen in the future if you die. If your child needs extensive care and support, you must ensure it is in place in case something does happen to you. Many parents do this by creating a special...
Many people think of estate planning as something that you do not need to worry about until you are older. However, because it is impossible to predict what could happen to you and when, it is a good idea to make an estate plan when you are relatively young. This is...
The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act is a federal law that helps people with disabilities save money for the future. It has a design that helps to ensure it will not impact their ability to receive government benefits. The loss of benefits is a serious concern...
When a parent or another adult in Georgia begins to lack the capacity to care for or make decisions for himself or herself, that individual’s loved ones may need to take steps to protect the party in question. A guardianship is one option for an adult who lacks...
Guardianship is a subject that does not necessarily revolve around age. When you have a loved one in a constant state of need, it may be best to appeal to Georgia courts for guardianship rights. It is important to keep in mind what constitutes incapacitated as well as...
Guardianship is a situation where the court appoints one person to make the decisions for another person. It is similar to a parent-child relationship in that the guardian has an immense amount of power over the other person. The Georgia Department of Human Services...
When an individual faces an immediate risk of irreparable harm, it may be possible to appoint an emergency guardian for that individual. According to Georgia Courts, a person can request the appointment of an emergency guardian for another individual by petitioning...
When your aging mother or father showed signs of experiencing memory or cognitive problems, you grew concerned. One of your biggest worries could be about your loved one's finances. If you want to become your parent's guardian, see what AARP says about overseeing...
If you are considering a trust for your special needs child, you might be wondering when you should set one up. You might be in good health and have a well-paying job, so creating a special needs trust might feel unnecessary to you. The good news is that you have a...
Estate planning may be a more complicated process if one of your children has special needs. While you may establish a special needs trust, you also need to consider practical elements of your child's day-to-day life as he or she grows up. According to the Georgia...
