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.

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