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The Special Needs Planning Lesson We Learned From Aretha Franklin's Estate Battle
Aretha Franklin wowed America and the world as the Queen of Soul, but Aretha did not wow us with her estate planning. She left two handwritten Wills, and the one a jury ruled valid was found stuffed between her couch cushions. To settle a dispute over the two Wills, two of her sons went to court against a third, and while the two may have declared victory, it’s hard to feel that anyone truly won. An estate initially estimated to be valued at $80 million was whittled down to $4 million by the time the case was concluded, and while some funds were lost unnecessarily to taxes, a large portion was lost to the lawsuit itself.
How Changes to the Department of Education Could Impact Your Child with Special Needs
President-elect Trump has promised to eliminate the Department of Education early in his second term. While this has caused anxiety among many parents of children with special needs, understanding what would and wouldn't change can help you make informed decisions about your child's educational future.
From the Trenches: Parenting a Child With Special Needs
Parenting a neurotypical child is hard enough. There are the sleepless nights, the worry over their health and safety, and whether they hit their milestones on time. However, parenting a child with special needs is a whole other level. And not enough people know what it’s really like.
Estate Planning For a Child With Special Needs: Three Tools You Need to Know
As a parent of a child with special needs, legal planning can seem overwhelming. The good news is that there are a number of estate planning tools available to help you protect your child's interests and provide for their needs, both now and in the future.