Family Manual
This manual has been developed to assist families in addressing the very difficult and universal question "Who will care for my family member when I am gone?" The goal of this manual is to provide families with sufficient information about their long-term planning options to permit them to take the steps necessary to finalize the arrangements which best meet their particular situation. Careful consideration is given to assisting families in planning a secure future for their family member with a disability without the fear of loss of governmental benefits or invasion of their trust principal.
Attorney Manual
Planning for an individual with a disability is a very specialized piece of estate planning. This manual for attorneys has been developed to support their effective work with families of individuals with disabilities and ensure protection of their entitlement benefits.
Self Advocate Manual
This manual is a guide for people with developmental disabilities in a format that is easy to read. The goal of the manual is to empower people with developmental disabilities to participate in the process of planning for their own future. In order to have capacity for self-determination, people need to be able to enjoy freedom, understand informed choice, know their rights, and be responsible for their future.
Planning Video
This hour-long video addresses guardianship, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, third-party funded, and self-funded trust options for family of individuals with disabilities. The video is an excellent companion to the Helping Families Understand Options in Planning for Their Family Member with a Disability Manual. |