Archive for Special Needs Issues / Planning
April Is National Autism Awareness Month
Posted by: | CommentsAs many of you know, I have a daughter with autism. Since April is National Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to speak to you a bit about what it is and what it is not. Because so many Americans are diagnosed with it, you probably know someone who is autistic.
One thing you should know is that autism is not a disease. It is a neurological condition that can develop in children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. It manifests itself as uniquely as individuals are different from each other, but there are some common displays of autistic behavior. Read More→
Special Needs…Special Planning When the Court is Involved
Posted by: | CommentsI am receiving more and more calls asking about protecting a settlement for a plaintiff in a personal injury case that has a disability. The plaintiff has a catastrophic brain injury due to the negligence of the defendant and receives a $3 million award in damages. A structured settlement can be integrated with a special needs trust through a qualified settlement fund to protect the plaintiff’s dollars.
What is a Structured Settlement? Read More→
