This summer may be the time to answer that one nagging question that you may have or develop a deeper understanding of certain issues that affect your family. It is important for families and caregivers to understand the fundamental concepts in managing their loved...
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Children With Special Needs
Ask An Attorney: How can I help my child with special needs thrive
Question I am a new mom of a son with Down syndrome. Our pediatrician’s office gave me some information about resources available to our family and I have become involved with our local Down Syndrome Association chapter. I met some other parents who have shared some...
It’s About You – Special Needs Trusts
Attorney Ethan Welch spoke with Channel 3’s Joe Cronauer about special needs trusts and how you can use the funds from those trusts.
How To Use Funds From a Special Needs Trust
Special Needs Trusts are in place to protect the benefits of an adult or child with special needs and are exempt from Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). A properly drafted special needs trust gives (you) the trustee, or someone you appoint, the sole discretion to use the funds for the benefit of your family member. A question I get…
Preparing for College for a Student with a Disability
Graduation season is nearly upon us as high school seniors across the state are making plans for their next adventure. If you have a disability and choose to go on to college, there are additional steps required, both in choosing the right university and in seeing that your needs are met. I’m talking to you, the student, not your parent.…
Special Needs Insights
This week, Attorney Ethan Welch discusses how a special needs attorney can help your family.
Special Needs Insights – Retirement Planning
Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. is excited to continue our Special Needs Insights series. Our short videos are designed to help you expand your awareness, reduce your stress and redefine what is possible as you advocate for your loved one. This Week’s Insight: Planning for Retirement Attorney Ethan Welch provides tips on planning for retirement when you have an adult…
Special Needs Insights Volume 2
Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. is excited to continue our Special Needs Insights series. Our short videos are designed to help you expand your awareness, reduce your stress and redefine what is possible as you advocate for your loved one. This week, Attorney Ethan Welch dives into trust options for families with adult children with special needs as they plan…
Masks Required at School – What About Kids with Disabilities?
Recently, we have been receiving inquiries from parents who are worried that their children with disabilities won’t be able to go back to school because of the new mask mandate issued by Governor DeWine. The order requires all students in grades K-12 to wear a mask at school. But, as we all know, there is a fairly small group of…
Your COVID-19 Practical Preparedness Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic is difficult for all of us. Economic, psychological, and most important, physical health is on the top of everyone’s mind during just about all waking hours. We must stay strong for our vulnerable and remember that with the right preparedness and planning, this too shall pass. Estate plans are vitally important to our overall preparedness and peace…