Preparing for the future is particularly important when you care for a loved one with special needs. Their future care after you pass away or are no longer able to personally meet their needs requires careful forethought and advance planning. ... Read More
When a child has a significant disability, it can have a profound effect on everyone in the family. Parents, who are devoted to doing all that they can to meet their child’s complex needs while they are growing up, usually ... Read More
Like many other California residents, you understand that it is important to have your estate planning in order for the benefit of your loved ones. However, what about taking charge of your own medical and financial needs if you become ... Read More
You may already know that special needs trusts are available for you to provide financially for a disabled loved one in California, both now and after your death. You may also know that special needs trusts allow you to provide ... Read More
Parents and loved ones of someone with a disability can be faced with many challenges as they plan for the future. This situation can be especially difficult when resources are limited, and the person is unable to support themselves. While ... Read More
If you have a child or other loved one with a significant disability, you have probably thought about ways to make sure that they will have all that they need in the future. For many, families, government programs such as ... Read More
For a California resident living on benefits public assistance programs such as Medi-Cal (California Medicaid) and Social Security Income (SSI), there is usually little to no money left at the end of the month after covering basic expenses. Fortunately, someone ... Read More
When you have a child or loved one with a severe disability, planning for his or her care is usually a significant priority. After going through the government benefit application and eligibility process, the recipient is usually left with income-sensitive ... Read More
When someone has a significant disability and requires government program assistance to meet their basic living needs these benefits are rarely enough to afford them more than a basic quality of life. This is because these programs provide just enough ... Read More
Having a loved with a disability can mean having to become well-versed in government program guidelines and eligibility requirements while making sure they have what is needed to live comfortably. Even if you do not live close by, setting up ... Read More
