Having a child or another loved one with special needs can bring many challenges. While you may currently be able to care and provide for them, you also need to plan ahead.<\/p>\n
Your planning should include making contingency arrangements to care for the special needs person in your life in the event you would pass away or become incapacitated.<\/p>\n
Special needs planning requires a lot of thought. It\u2019s wise to consult an experienced legal professional to make sure your plan will cover all the bases.<\/p>\n
A special needs planning attorney can help you with the following:<\/p>\n
Every case of special needs planning is unique. Cases vary depending on the particular needs and dynamics of each family. Call The Family First Firm today for a free consultation.<\/p>\n
A loved one with special needs will require medical treatments and assistance specific to their condition. Unfortunately, these medical care services are not free. Expenses pile up, and it can be difficult to keep up with the bills. Fortunately, there are government-funded programs that offer financial and medical assistance to people with special needs. In order to qualify for these programs, you may not exceed certain income and asset limits.<\/p>\n
A special needs trust can help you stay within these income and asset limits. Assets transferred to a special needs trust are owned by the trust, so these assets are excluded from the computation when you\u2019re applying for these programs.<\/p>\n
Additionally, a special needs trust can help to cover the medical and personal needs of your loved one. If you are the parent, this helps to give you peace of mind. Contact us to discuss whether a special needs trust would be part of a suitable strategy for your loved one.<\/p>\n
Medicaid and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are two government-funded programs that offer financial and medical assistance to people with special needs.<\/p>\n
If you want to know more about these programs and their application processes, contact the team at The Family First Firm and schedule a consultation. An experienced special needs attorney can explain the eligibility requirements and processes for these programs and other solutions that may be appropriate for your situation.<\/p>\n","extra_heading_1":"Secure The Future","extra_content_1":"Some decisions may seem easy and trivial, but it\u2019s important to know the legal implications of the choices you make now and in the future. Help make sure that your loved ones will remain financially secure by planning now.","extra_heading_2":"Get Personal Solutions","extra_content_2":"We know that your situation and needs are unique. We strive to understand your unique situation, learn your specific requirements, and work within the confines of special needs law to find the best solutions that will work for you.","extra_heading_3":"Enhance Happiness","extra_contanr_3":"Special needs planning involves a wide range of documentation that requires a special needs lawyer with advanced knowledge of state and federal law to ensure proper execution. We\u2019ll use our niche expertise to provide a joyous life.","engagement_section_1_content":"
If you have a child or another loved one with special needs, you cannot assume you will be at their side forever. You have the opportunity now to arrange for their care in the near or distant future. There is peace of mind in knowing you have prepared a thorough care plan.<\/p>\n
Long-term care for special needs individuals can entail a lot of legal paperwork. This may include estate planning strategies, guardianship, and even Medicaid planning. Our experienced team is prepared to complete many of these steps on your behalf.<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s no law in Florida that prohibits competent people from preparing their own advance directive, but appointing a guardian is often a preferable approach to prepare people with special needs for these future decisions.<\/p>\n
A special needs attorney can provide you with options and strategies that are well-suited for your situation. A special needs attorney can also assist in coordinating the special needs plan with government programs like SSDI and Medicaid.<\/p>\n
Schedule a consultation with The Family First Firm today to start preparing your plan.<\/p>\n","medicaid_extra_heading":"","medicaid_extra_text":"","single_practice_area_quote":"Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys says it all in its name, there is nothing better than feeling important in a time of counsel.","single_practice_area_quote_provider_name":"WILL","practice_area_video_below_lead_form":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfirstfirm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legal-services\/4552"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfirstfirm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legal-services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfirstfirm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/legal-services"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/familyfirstfirm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legal-services\/4552\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfirstfirm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/familyfirstfirm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4552"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/familyfirstfirm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}