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 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Special Needs Loved One
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning
Posted March 11, 2024

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Special Needs Loved One

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and in honor of that observance, we are going to discuss the most common mistakes that you should avoid when planning for a loved one with [...]

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 Special Needs Planning: Your Will Can Protect Your Children With Disabilities
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning
Posted September 6, 2023

Special Needs Planning: Your Will Can Protect Your Children With Disabilities

For the one in five families who care for children with special needs, estate planning is crucial. Parents of a child with a disability face numerous challenges and concerns, and should utilize [...]

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 What Are the Drawbacks of Naming Beneficiaries?
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning
Posted August 2, 2023

What Are the Drawbacks of Naming Beneficiaries?

Although in many situations the advantages outweigh the disadvantages when selecting beneficiaries, there are always exceptions.What Is a Beneficiary?Beneficiaries are individuals who you select [...]

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 Sole Benefit Trust: Qualify for Medicaid and Aid a Loved One
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning
Posted December 30, 2022

Sole Benefit Trust: Qualify for Medicaid and Aid a Loved One

A sole benefit trust is a helpful estate planning tool if your family has cross-generational support needs. If a senior with more than $2,000 in assets wants to apply for Medicaid – but also [...]

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 Tips on Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning Awareness
Posted September 2, 2022

Tips on Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs

Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Proper [...]

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 What Is a Special Needs Trust?
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning, Guardianship, Trusts
Posted February 28, 2022

What Is a Special Needs Trust?

Americans are living longer than they did in years past, including those with disabilities. Planning by parents can make all the difference in the life of a child with a disability, as well as [...]

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 Baton Rouge Special Needs Lawyer Discusses Special Needs Planning and the Absentee Parent
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
Posted January 8, 2021

Baton Rouge Special Needs Lawyer Discusses Special Needs Planning and the Absentee Parent

Family relationships can be complicated. Not every parent remains in his or her child’s life, which can complicate matters when the child has a disability or special needs. This can create [...]

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 Dangers of Using “DIY” Online Software to Create a Special Needs Trust in Baton Rouge for a Child with Disabilities
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning, Trusts
Posted November 6, 2020

Dangers of Using “DIY” Online Software to Create a Special Needs Trust in Baton Rouge for a Child with Disabilities

We’re often asked by parents of kids with special needs for our honest opinion on using do-it-yourself software to create a Special Needs Trust in Baton Rouge. Obviously, DIY programs cost less [...]

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 My Loved One with Disabilities Has Died. What Happens to The Funds Leftover in a Special Needs Trust in Baton Rouge?
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning
Posted August 22, 2020

My Loved One with Disabilities Has Died. What Happens to The Funds Leftover in a Special Needs Trust in Baton Rouge?

A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a complex legal tool set up on behalf of a person with special needs or disabilities. The SNT allows a beneficiary with special needs to safely utilize money or [...]

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 How a Special Needs Attorney in Baton Rouge Can Help Your Family Prepare For The Future
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning
Posted May 28, 2020

How a Special Needs Attorney in Baton Rouge Can Help Your Family Prepare For The Future

Parents of children with special needs often find themselves overwhelmed with the daily responsibilities of managing their child’s care and coordinating various services. There is often very [...]

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