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A special needs trust is established for the benefit of an individual with disabilities. There are several types of special needs trusts, but the purpose of all special needs trusts is the same: to maximize resources and to administer trust assets without causing the beneficiary to lose eligibility… Read More

Although adults are assumed to be capable of making their own decisions, there are times when circumstances render an individual incapable of making responsible decisions. If a person becomes unable to make her own decisions, and no other instrument is in place to appoint a decision maker, it may be… Read More

Why Plan Ahead for Long-Term Care? Long-term care services are “a combination of medical, nursing, custodial, social, and community services designed to help people who have disabilities or chronic care needs, including dementia. Services may be provided in the person’s home, in the community, i… Read More

When an aging family member needs help, some families are able to arrange for an adult child, grandchild, or other relative to provide the necessary care and assistance. This can be a wonderful solution to allow the individual to remain at home and provide an employment opportunity for the family me… Read More

What Is In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)? In-kind support and maintenance is food or shelter that someone else provides for you. For example, if someone else pays your rent, mortgage, or utility bills, or if someone buys your groceries for you, you have received ISM. If someone allows you to li… Read More

I. What Is Long-Term Care? Generally, long-term care is a variety of services intended to meet the medical and non-medical needs of individuals with chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods of time. But the definition of long-term care can be much more restrictiv… Read More

A personal representative (PR) is an individual or entity appointed by the Probate Court to administer the estate of someone who has passed away. The PR may be someone who was named in the will of the decedent or, if there was no will or the will did not nominate a PR, someone else who steps forward… Read More

Whether you call it a camp, a cottage, or a cabin, the place where your family comes together is special. There are several techniques for transferring the family camp to the next generation. It is imperative to consider your family’s goals and dynamics when choosing which technique is best for yo… Read More