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Archive for August, 2010

Estate Planning for a Special Needs Child Can Present Unique Challenges

Parents often face many challenges when preparing an estate plan, as they must consider how best to provide for their children after they are gone. Parents of a child with special needs, though, are faced with several unique challenges. They will want to develop a plan that safeguards the quality of the child’s life, supplementing [...]

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Talking with Your Extended Family About Your Child’s Special Needs Trust

If you have a child with special needs, you should talk to extended family members who may be intending to make a gift or bequest. Extended family members may have your child’s best interests at heart, but they may be unaware that the money they leave to your child could jeopardize eligibility for government benefits. [...]

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The Importance of Letters of Intent

While it’s important for the parents of a child with special needs to provide for the child’s financial well-being in their estate plan, it’s equally important to address the issue of transitioning to life with a new caregiver. That’s the purpose of a letter of intent, which is intended to assist future caregivers by describing [...]

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