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.
Helping Families Understand Options in Planning for Their Family Member with a Disability
Soft-cover bound book — 60 pages
Price: $20.00
| Family Manual – Table of Contents | |||
| Chapter 1 | Why Do Families of Individuals with Disabilities Need to Plan Differently | Page 2 | |
| Chapter 2 | Durable Power of Attorney – When and Why is it Appropriate? | Page 5 | |
| Chapter 3 | Guardianship – When and Why is it Appropriate? | Page 15 | |
| Chapter 4 | Self Determination – Substituted Judgement | Page 37 | |
| Chapter 5 | How to Plan for Individual Needs – What Needs do You Want to Meet? | Page 40 | |
| Chapter 6 | Changes in the Family That Affect Planning | Page 44 | |
| Chapter 7 | Who Needs to Plan? | Page 46 | |
| Chapter 8 | Planning with Family Money | Page 47 | |
| Chapter 9 | Planning with an Individual’s Money | Page 58 | |
| Chapter 10 | Frequently Asked Questions | Page 68 | |