by Sheryl Manning | Jul 20, 2023 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
The transfer of assets for the benefit of a child with special needs requires careful planning to protect their needs-based government benefits. It is also important to protect those assets against later claims after your death and, in some cases, during your...
by Sheryl Manning | Jul 13, 2023 | Estate Planning
In the event that you become incapacitated in some manner, you should plan ahead and appoint a trusted agent to take care of your affairs on your behalf. These legal documents can grant broad authority to one or more power of attorney agents to transact business or...
by Sheryl Manning | Jul 6, 2023 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
Children with special needs require special consideration when it comes to estate planning. You’ll need to assess how your child will be able to function in the world as they age. There are many questions to answer, including: What is the child’s long-term...
by Sheryl Manning | Jun 29, 2023 | Elder Law
Your loved one’s well-being depends on how you advocate for them in a nursing home. Residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by the flu, pneumonia, COVID-19, and other contagious diseases. According to the...
by Sheryl Manning | Jun 22, 2023 | Elder Law, Special Needs Planning
In 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) was passed by Congress. This created tax-advantaged accounts for people with disabilities. Funds can grow tax-free if used for qualifying expenses. Before the ABLE Act, if a person with disabilities had more...
