A sound future for your relative with a disability requires proper planning. This planning should include a comprehensive estate plan, financial plan and thoughtful vision of what services and supports will be needed by a family member with a disability to enjoy a secure and satisfying quality of life.
Fundamental considerations must include maintaining eligibility for available government benefits, protecting financial assets from fraud and waste, and ensuring that future decisions are made in the best interest of the family member with a disability.
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Special Needs Trust Helps Ensure Support, Care
Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship in Massachusetts
OBRA ’93 Changes in Medicare Transfer of Asset Rules
Introduction to Social Security Benefits that are Available to Persons with Disabilities
Government Benefits for Persons who are Disabled.
Visit www.ftwlaw.com and under seminars Members of Fletcher, Tilton & Whipple, P.C. frequently speak on the Future Planning topics at seminars throughout the community.
