The Importance of Special Needs Trusts for Children with Autism

• By: Karen B. Mariscal, Esq. Mariscal Special Needs Law
• July 5th, 2023
• children, estate planning, financial security, future planning, guardianship, life insurance, special needs trust, Summer 2023 Issue, supplemental needs trust, trust fund management, trustee selection
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When my child with ASD and intellectual disability was young, I had no idea what tomorrow would bring, much less what would happen years from now, when I would no longer be there. My son’s behaviors were anxiety-provoking enough without me having to lie awake at night thinking about the future....

Protecting the Financial Future of Your Child with Autism

• By: Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq Littman Krooks, LLP
• October 1st, 2013
• estate planning, financial planning, government benefits, life insurance, Medicaid eligibility, special needs planning, supplemental needs trust
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Parents of children with autism know that just getting through day-to-day life requires careful planning. Many parents do not consider that financial planning for their child with autism also requires careful and special planning, especially when the child may not be able to support or care for...

While the Science is Still Uncertain, the Need to Plan for Your Child’s Future is a Sure Thing!

• By: Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq Littman Krooks, LLP
• July 1st, 2011
• advance directives, estate planning, guardianship, Letter of Intent, public benefits, special needs planning, supplemental needs trust, wills
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When a parent is given a diagnosis for their child of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), they are bombarded with a variety of medical, therapeutic, educational, and holistic treatment methodologies that promise to “cure” Autism. This leaves parents in the position of believing...