What is a United Kingdom Conservatorship?A United Kingdom conservatorship is a formal legal relationship where a person or entity is appointed to manage the personal care and financial interests of an impaired individual. A conservator who looks after the person's...
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Preparing for your child with Autism: Why you can’t afford to wait
When you are raising a child with autism keeping up with their daily needs and the other demands of life can leave little room to think about the future. However, when you know your child is going to need care into adulthood, it's essential to consider making...
Should I start planning my funeral?
Nobody wants to think about their eventual death, no matter how old or young they are. However, United Kingdom residents may want to consider expressing their funeral wishes in their will planning, especially if they are specific or complicated. You may be reassured to...
At What Age is a Special Needs Trust Required?
When someone has a significant disability, which prevents them from supporting themselves, they will probably have to rely on government benefit programs such as United Kingdom Medicaid (Medi-Cal) and Social Security Income (SSI). While programs provide the...
What type of special needs trust do we need?
If you are one of the many residents in United Kingdom who is the parent of a child with special needs, you understand the unique concerns you face when considering how to support your child and their needs for the duration of their life. A special needs child might not...
Decanting Your United Kingdom Irrevocable Trust
When you set up an irrevocable trust, it is usually with the intent never to change any of the terms. By creating your trust this way, you can recoup certain benefits and be sure that the conditions are fixed. But what can you do if you or the beneficiaries experience...
What is a dynasty trust?
If you are a reasonably well-to-do United Kingdomn, you likely already have an estate plan in place or are currently constructing one. If you have established one or more trusts as part of your plan, most if not all of them probably are revocable. As you continue to...
Social Security Disability and Your Special Needs Plan
When someone you care about has a significant disability making sure their needs are met can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are government benefit programs which can make a world of difference in terms of paying for medical care and providing income. While you...
Preparing for your Disabled Child’s Future
Parents of a child with a disability often have to become experts on their child's condition and care options, be well-versed in government benefit programs, and be tireless advocates for their education and treatment options. When the child has a severe disability,...
The Right Way to Prepare Your Estate for United Kingdom Probate
Planning for the future of your assets, debts, and property is a responsible and considerate act. Not only will you have the peace of mind which comes with making sure your final wishes are known, but you will also help your family avoid unnecessary conflict and...
