Why You Need a Power of Attorney Especially as a Special Needs Parent

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A comprehensive estate plan in New York generally includes a Last Will and Testament (commonly known as a “will”), a trust (sometimes), a Living Will, a Health Care Proxy, and a Durable Power of Attorney. What is a Power of Attorney? In a nutshell, a power of attorney (“POA”) is a legal document where the maker...
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Accessing Services in New York City for Young Children with Special Needs

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What services are available to New York City’s younger special needs children? New York City special needs planning attorneys can help parents of disabled children with legal issues including guardianship, trusts and more. But there are many additional resources available—if only overwhelmed parents knew where to turn for help. Accessing supports and/or services...
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Is 17A Guardianship Right for Your Special Needs Child?

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What happens to parents’ rights when their special needs child turns 18? Reaching the age of majority—eighteen-- is a milestone in New York. That means that all children – – including all those with intellectual or developmental disabilities – – are considered adults with the legal authority to make their own medical, financial and other...
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If You Have a Special Needs Child, You Must Learn About OPWDD

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Accessing New York State OPWDD Services and Supports What is OPWDD? If you are the parent or legal guardian of a person with developmental disabilities in New York State – – or have a developmental disability yourself – – there are multiple supports and services available to you through the New York State Office of Persons...
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Why You Should NEVER Give The House To Your Kids Outright

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3 reasons why you should not be giving the house to your children! Contact Sverdlov Law at 212-709-8112 or ksverdlov@sverdlovlaw.com to learn more or set up a consultation here: https://calendly.com/katyasverdlov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVPDM19Ca4A&t=2s

How to Choose a Right Estate Planning Attorney

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There are plenty of attorneys out there. They all promise you a 'peace of mind'. How do you choose the right one for your family? Contact Sverdlov Law at 212-709-8112 or ksverdlov@sverdlovlaw.com to learn more or set up a consultation here: https://calendly.com/katyasverdlov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD52pkek8k8&t=119s

Is A Pooled Income Trust The Answer To My Getting My Parents Affordable Home Care?

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Today, especially with the many concerns about health safety in nursing homes, Medicaid home care for your parents becomes a more popular long-term care choice. However, for some people it seems out of reach. A Medicaid pooled trust might be the answer you seek. Learn more… https://ktstrust.org/is-a-pooled-trust-the-answer-to-my-parents-home-care/      

Do You Need a New Will if You Just Had a Child? Do you need more than a Will?

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Life comes at us fast, and we need to be prepared. There's no telling when tragedy will strike, so having an up-to-date will in place is imperative in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Wills need to change as our lives do. Having a child is a significant life event and will significantly...
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