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IMPORTANT REPORT EVERY SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY MUST KNOW ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING

Beginning today, we are running a 12 part feature on facts every special needs family MUST know regarding their long term planning. 

You are Your Child’s Biggest and Most Important Advocate
 
               1. You know your child better than anyone else because you have always been there observing and interacting with them.   You know best how they have grown and dealt with challenges;  their complete medical history; how they react to the activities and routine of the day, what brings on a smile, a giggle or a tear; things they like or dislike and consequently what causes them frustration or brings on temper tantrums, and their particular special needs and special interests.

               2. You have the most invested in their future.  You want as normal a life as possible for your children.  You want them to become as self-sufficient as possible, but at the same time understand that your involvement at some levels may be life-long.  You need to be well-informed about the best ways for helping them maximize their potential.

               3. You are the one constant in your child’s life.  Settings will change as your child progresses through school and life, personnel will be different, but you, as parents, will be there guiding them through it all.

 
Click here for the first of 12 installments.