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...
Have you considered the future needs of your special needs child?
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...
How do you select a guardian for your child?
While you would rather not, you must face the reality that you may not live to raise your children. Do you have a guardian in mind to step up for your children? Forbes offers tips on selecting proper guardianship for your kids. Give yourself peace of mind and your...
What can a special needs trust do?
If you have a child or another loved one in your family with special needs, it is paramount to take their future needs into concern when you are estate planning. Particularly if your loved one receives Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) from the Social Security...
Georgia guardianship, conservatorship, and other representation
There are many forms of representation that residents may need to use if they are unable to make their own choices. But, understanding the various types is key to the estate planning process. The most commonly understood version is guardianship. A probate court can...
