The Worst Way to “Help” A Child with Special Needs

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There’s a lot of bad information on the internet that directs parents of children with special needs to completely disinherit their child in order to maintain his or her eligibility for government benefits such as Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and housing assistance. While such a blunt move would accomplish the goal of preserving government…

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An Easy to Use Guide to Help Parents Name Guardians for Their Kids

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You love your children more than anything in the world and would do anything to protect them. But what if something happens to you or you and your spouse – who will love, care, and raise them? Do not assume. Unless you have properly and legally nominated guardians in the event of your death or incapacity, all bets…

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Summer Vacation Bound? Tackle These 5 Important “To Do’s” First

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It’s no surprise that Americans spend more time planning their summer vacations than they do planning their estate. Indeed, two-thirds of Americans do not have any estate planning in place, and 69% of parents have yet to name legal guardians for their children. These are frightening statistics, but understandable as vacations are fun but contemplating…

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