For many families with a special needs child, a special needs trust is one of the most important components of the family’s overall estate plan. A properly designed and implemented special needs trust can provide a number of important benefits. Maximize quality of...
Raising a child with special needs is challenging. Sadly, the stress of the situation contributes to the high rate of divorce among couples who are raising children with special needs. In fact, it is estimated that the rate of divorce in these households are between...
A lot of parents come into our Anchorage estate planning law firm with mixed feelings about passing on the balance of their retirement accounts to their children when they die someday. On one hand they are proud of the money they have saved over their lifetime in an...
Special Needs charities often depend heavily on charitable contributions. A donation to such an organization can help sustain programs and services for so many. If you are over 70 ½ years old, you can donate some or all over your IRA to a special needs charity or the...
No doubt, the year 2020 will be defined by one word – Coronavirus. As I write this, the world is still in the process of reducing the impact of this aggressive threat. Many of us holed up at home for days or weeks on end. We haven’t yet gotten to the place of...
Care for dementia patients is improving quickly. That’s good news for families and loved ones of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and similar diseases. But if you are caring for someone with declining mental abilities today, there are some steps you can...
