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Powers of Attorney for Generation Z
Generation Z is the term used to describe the most recent crop of young adults. They were born in 1995 or later. The oldest Gen Z-ers are out of college and are…
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When Does A Power Of Attorney Expire
A durable power of attorney is a legal document that plays an important role in your estate planning needs. It is a document that gives an agent authority to act on your…
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Special Needs Trust Requirements
If a member of your family has a disability, you should speak with an estate planning attorney about setting up a special needs trust, also known as a supplemental trust. Arizona also…
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Penalties for abusing your financial power of attorney
“With great power comes great responsibility.” This is true whether you are a superhero fighting crime, or if you were chosen by a family member to act as their power of attorney.…
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Duties & Limitations of a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows a person, the agent, to act on behalf of the person who signed the power of attorney, who is also known as…
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How Can My Disabled Child Qualify for Social Security Benefits
When we think about special needs, we often think specifically about educational needs for children. However, the long-term educational and medical needs of minors and adult children with disabilities are serious matters…
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Housing for Special Needs Adults
Housing options for special needs adults have come a long way in recent years. If you are the legal guardian of a special needs adult and you’re just now looking at your…
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What Can Special Needs Trust Funds be Used For
For families with children who have special needs, ensuring their care and provision is always on the forefront of the mind. Special needs trusts are a great tool for making sure they…
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Making a Will When Stepchildren are Involved
The Brady Bunch made it all seem so simple, didn’t it? Two lovely families seamlessly merging into one big happy blended family complete with a well-trained dog, a cheerful housekeeper and a…
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Protecting Your Assets from Medicaid
If you’ve taken steps to get the best possible long-term medical care for a loved one with special needs, you also need to think about protecting your assets from Medicaid. This is…
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How to Plan for the Future with a Special Needs Child
Every parent worries about their child’s future, but the parent of a special needs child worries more. Who will take care of him/her every day? Who will advocate for him/her? Who will…
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What Can a Special Needs Trust Be Used for?
Any parent with a special needs child worries about what will happen to them when they, the parents, die or can no longer provide care. Many mentally or physically disabled children will…
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