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The Medicaid application process can feel daunting, because it often involves gathering of documents and completing a significant amount of paperwork. But with a little organization, you can navigate the process with greater confidence. Being prepared keeps things...
On March 9, 2024, Hickman Lowder held another session of our webinar, Trustee School: Administering a Special Needs Trust. It was hosted by Attorneys Ethan A. Welch, George O. Aljoe, and Helen L. Rapp. A recording of this presentation is now available for viewing at https://youtu.be/Zf4Dva_HrNM.
Attorney Frank Hickman was presented with the 2024 Alice K. Nelson Mentorship Award by the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) in Atlanta, GA on March 10, 2024. This award recognizes outstanding mentorship of COPAA members or others in the special education advocacy community.
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A. announces that its founding Partner, Franklin J. Hickman will retire from active practice this month after a career spanning more than five decades. He will continue to be Of Counsel with the Firm and will be available for consultation on cases as needed.
By Attorney Franklin J. Hickman Woodworking is a major part of my life and something of a family tradition – I am a sixth-generation woodworker. After joining the Firm in 1981, it seemed natural for me to contribute handmade objects, including library shelves, in-out...
When creating an estate plan, many people use legal tools to supplement the creation of a will. Everyone’s needs regarding estate planning are unique, but trusts can generally offer benefits that a will cannot. In essence, a will serves as a list of instructions...
Adults of all ages with developmental as well as physical disabilities can be the victims of abuse. Abuse can be physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and/or financial mistreatment. The abuser can be a paid caregiver, family member or a provider working with the...
Attorney Franklin Hickman discusses the current status of mental health laws in Ohio on Committable, a podcast that focuses on the subject of involuntary commitment. He addresses the processes that relate to an initial detention for evaluation and the potential...
People who want an estate plan often focus on what will happen when they die, rather than protecting them while they are alive. People frequently create wills and trusts, but they may be less likely to put together advance medical directives and powers of attorney....
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that schools provide additional education supports and/or services for eligible students. These additional supports are specifically defined in an Individual Education Plan (IEP). An IEP creates goals for...