I’ve got a new gig! I’m pleased to announce I am now co-hosting Special Needs Long Island, a weekly radio program dedicated to the special needs community on Long Island. My co-host is Jeffrey Silverman, Director of Special Needs Planning for the Center for Wealth Preservation in Syosset, New York. Every Monday night,… Read More »
Posts Tagged: Estate Planning
The Clean-Up: New York Power of Attorney Overhauled Again
As of September 12, 2010, New York’s Power of Attorney, having undergone a major revision just last year, has been amended to clear up the confusion and unintended consequences of last year’s major overhaul of the power of attorney form. All prior powers of attorney are still valid. One important change is that revocation of… Read More »
Action Plan–8 Weeks to a Letter of Intent
Comprehensive planning for your child with special needs includes both legal planning to ensure financial security and information-gathering in order to write a guide for future caregivers. My hope is to alleviate some of the worries and unique concerns parents face when thinking about the future of their special needs children. The Letter of Intent… Read More »
New York State's New Power of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a powerful and important legal document delegating authority from one person to another. It allows the agent you’ve appointed to make financial decisions on your behalf. The person giving the authority is known as the principal, while the person to whom the authority is… Read More »
When Family Wants to Help Your Child with Special Needs
Very often a family member such as a grandparent, aunt or uncle or even a sibling would like to give the disabled individual a cash gift or other assets. Although the services available through government benefits are substantial, the actual cash benefits are not. Outright gifts might cause the disabled person’s assets to increase above… Read More »
Providing for the Future of Your Special Needs Child
For many years, we have provided for our loved ones with special needs and serious disabilities. We have taken them to occupational/physical/speech therapists. Found special camps. Had endless meetings with our school districts. Driven countless hours. Shopped with love for just the right gift to bring a smile. Bought a special outfit. In general, we… Read More »
Planning for the Future of Your Special Needs Child
If you are the parent of a child with special needs as I am, you know that one of our greatest fears is how our children will be taken care of when we are no longer able to do so ourselves. Even worse, our fear only becomes greater as our children get older and we… Read More »