by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Feb 18, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs
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...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Jan 17, 2020 | Guardianship, Special Needs
Sometimes a professional administrator is an excellent choice for your child’s Special Needs Trust. A professional administrator is usually experienced in the processes of the court. This can be beneficial when managing a trust. In addition to paying bills,...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Jan 13, 2020 | Estate Planning, Special Needs, Wills and Trusts
Serving as a caregiver can be a challenge, when your loved one is far away. But with a little planning, you’ll be able to ensure he’s getting the care he needs, even if you aren’t there with him. A Caregiver Needs Access to Health Information Knowledge is key here....
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Dec 26, 2018 | Guardianship, Special Needs
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...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Jul 12, 2018 | Special Needs
Selecting the right person to serve as trustee for a Special Needs Trust in Alaska is important. The trustee will need to make distributions, file tax returns, and carry out numerous other duties that go along with administering a trust. Families often consider a...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Apr 20, 2018 | Special Needs
Unfortunately, many parents of children with special needs wait until their child turns 18 to consider creating a Special Needs Trust. Sometimes, they even wait until their child eventually needs government benefits like SSI or Medicaid. However, as an Anchorage...