States With the Highest and Lowest Assisted Living Costs

Today, 58 million adults in the United States are 65 and older. Seniors make up more than 17 percent of the American population. The U.S. Census Bureau expects this number to reach 83.7 million by 2050. Meanwhile, one in every seven older adults will at some point...

What Is the Connection Between Elder Law & Special Needs Planning?

Elder law and special needs planning share some common ground, particularly in terms of legal and financial issues related to vulnerable populations. Here are some connections between the two: Legal Protections: Both elder law and special needs planning law involve...

Proactive Planning of Your Estate

Proactive planning of a person’s estate refers to the process of arranging and organizing one’s assets and affairs during their lifetime with the intention of ensuring that their wishes are carried out effectively after their death or incapacitation. This...

Planning for Children and Adult Children With Special Needs

Individuals with special needs may have a developmental disorder, such as autism, ADHD, or Asperger’s syndrome. They may have an intellectual disability such as Down syndrome. Or, perhaps they have a learning disability such as dyslexia or physical impairments...