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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
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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/      
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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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Everyone thinks they have time to plan. Until they don’t!

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Don't leave your verbal instructions to chance! Protect your family with a proper Estate Plan.  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=lWAEuF8c-HY&t=2s  

What is an Individualized Education Plan?

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What is an Individualized Education Plan? An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a document specially developed for children with disabilities or special needs. IEPs are designed to create a learning environment where a child with special needs can flourish without being removed from the company of non-disabled peers. IEPs strive to keep children in the least restrictive environment...
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