As the parent of a special needs child you are undoubtedly aware of the financial costs associated with caring for a special needs individual. Although no one likes to dwell in the financial impact of caring for a special needs child the real reality is that it costs much more to raise a special needs child than it does to raise a child without special needs. Moreover, a special needs child will continue to be dependent to some extent for the rest of his or her life.
Topics covered in this report include:
- The financial cost of caring for a Special Needs Child
- Benefit programs for Special Needs Children and Adults
- Estate Planning Mistakes with a Special Needs Child
- The Solution – a Special Needs Trust
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Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney
Mr. Stephen Mendel is an attorney who focuses a substantial part of his practice on estate planning. Mr. Mendel’s guiding principle is to provide his clients with quality legal services tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals.
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