Divorce and the Special Needs Child
Depending on which statistics you believe, between 40 and 50 percent of American marriages will end in divorce. While there is no such thing as a “typical” divorce, a divorcing couple [...]
In Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning, Probate/Succession, Special Needs News, Special Needs Planning
Posted Say A Little Prayer: Aretha Franklin and The Importance of Estate Planning
News of Aretha Franklin’s passing broke on August 16. Just days before, it was reported she was receiving hospice care. The Memphis-born singer sold more than 75 million records in her nearly [...]
Special Needs Legislative Update: The Special Needs Trust Fairness and the ABLE Acts
Special Needs Legislative Update A new year is an excellent time to take stock and take care of planning. In recent years, some changes have been made in the law that may help those looking to [...]
How to Prepare for Your First IEP Meeting
Many parents feel intimidated at the thought of attending their child’s first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, but with adequate preparation it can be an informative, [...]
In Alzheimer's Disease, Assisted Living Services, Caregivers, Estate Planning Awareness, General Elder Law, General Estate Planning, Home Health Services, Medicaid Planning, Probate/Succession, Skilled Nursing Care, Special Needs Planning, Uncategorized, VA Planning, Will
Posted National Senior Citizen Day
Today is National Senior Citizen Day! Ronald Regan established this day 25 years ago as a time to recognize the contributions and achievements older adults have made throughout their lives. He [...]
In Alzheimer's Disease, Assisted Living Services, Caregivers, Estate Planning Awareness, General Elder Law, General Estate Planning, Home Health Services, Skilled Nursing Care, Special Needs Planning
Posted Leeza Gibson Shares Advice to Caregivers
After losing her mother and grandmother to Alzheimer’s, Leeza Gibson of Dancing with Stars and Entertainment Tonight, was inspired to take on a new role. As the AARP’s new Ambassador for Care, [...]
In General Elder Law, General Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Probate/Succession, Special Needs Planning, VA Planning
Posted Legacy Center of Louisiana, LLC announces the opening of a second location.
The Legacy Center of Louisiana, LLC, whose main office is in Prairieville, is excited to announce the opening of a second location. The new location is located at 412 North 4th Street, Suite 326, [...]
October is Special Needs Law Month-2
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, an organization of over 4200 attorneys nationwide who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and those with [...]
October is Special Needs Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys has designated October as Special Needs month. Elder law attorneys, nation-wide, provide an enormous amount of legal education to their local [...]