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Estate Planning for People with Disabilities

April 19, 2023 by Brandon McGee

If you or a loved one has a disability, estate planning is a crucial aspect of ensuring that your needs are met and your wishes are followed. Estate planning for people with disabilities involves additional considerations and can be more complex than estate planning for individuals without disabilities. Here are some factors to keep in mind when planning your estate:

  1. Establish a special needs trust: A special needs trust is a legal arrangement that allows assets to be held in trust for the benefit of a person with a disability. This type of trust can help ensure that your assets are used to support your needs without jeopardizing your eligibility for government benefits.
  2. Choose a trustee: When establishing a special needs trust, it is important to choose a trustee who is knowledgeable about disability issues and can manage the trust in accordance with your wishes. This person can be a family member, friend, or professional trustee.
  3. Consider a durable power of attorney: A durable power of attorney is a legal document that designates someone to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. If you have a disability, it is especially important to have a durable power of attorney in place to ensure that your financial and legal affairs are managed appropriately.
  4. Create a healthcare directive: A healthcare directive is a legal document that outlines your wishes for medical treatment in the event that you are unable to communicate. If you have a disability, it is important to create a healthcare directive that takes into account any special considerations related to your disability.
  5. Review and update your estate plan regularly: Estate planning needs can change over time, particularly for individuals with disabilities who may have changes in their medical or financial situations. It is important to review and update your estate plan regularly to ensure that it reflects your current needs and wishes.
  6. Consider government benefits: Individuals with disabilities may be eligible for government benefits, such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It is important to work with an experienced estate planning attorney to ensure that your estate plan takes into account any government benefits you may be receiving.
  7. Work with a team of professionals: Estate planning for people with disabilities can be complex, and it is important to work with a team of professionals, including an estate planning attorney, financial advisor, and social worker or disability advocate. These professionals can provide guidance and expertise to help you achieve your estate planning goals.

In conclusion, estate planning for people with disabilities requires careful consideration and planning. By establishing a special needs trust, choosing a trustee, creating a durable power of attorney and healthcare directive, reviewing and updating your estate plan regularly, considering government benefits, and working with a team of professionals, you can ensure that your needs are met and your wishes are followed.

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Brandon McGee
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Brandon McGee enjoys a successful law practice focusing on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid preplanning and crisis planning, and probate. Brandon and his team combine legal skills with compassion and understanding to develop estate plans that are personalized to the needs of each of their clients.
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Brandon McGee enjoys a successful law practice focusing on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid preplanning and crisis planning, and probate. Brandon and his team combine legal skills with compassion and understanding to develop estate plans that are personalized to the needs of each of their clients.

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