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Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights | Can a court make a parenting order for an adult child living with a disability without giving them an opportunity to participate in the proceeding? 12 Dec
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  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights

Trusts are an important tool for estate planning. They broadly fall into two categories: revocable and irrevocable trusts. But what is the difference and which is right for you? 28 Nov
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Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts: Key Differences Explained

Securing the future of a child demands careful planning and thoughtful consideration, especially if they have developmental disabilities that require them to receive lifelong support from loved ones. 26 Apr
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  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Estate Planning for Child with Special Needs: Mistakes to Avoid!

Being a guardian comes with a significant amount of responsibility. The purpose of this blog post is to outline the guardianship process and to answer frequently asked questions on the subject of guardianship... 07 Dec
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Guardianship: Responsibilities and Frequently Asked Questions

18 Sep
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Estate Planning Strategies: 7 Common Uses for Trusts

If you’ve unexpectedly taken over legal guardianship of a minor or disabled person, you may be scrambling to figure out what your next steps should be... 21 Nov
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

What to Do When You Unexpectedly Become a Guardian

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