Understanding Your Responsibilities If You or Your Ward Move Life changes, and sometimes, those changes require moving. If you have legal guardianship over another person, such as a minor or your adult child with special needs, you already understand your duties to them. But what happens to your responsibilities if you need to move or …
Texas residents with disabilities may be eligible for one or more state-funded programs to help with housing and food, vocational training and education, medical care, and other assistance to help recipients live with as much independence as possible. Eligibility for these programs is usually based on income and need, and the application process may be …
Many adults with special needs may not have the capacity to make sound financial or healthcare decisions on their own or live independently. Families looking for options to protect their adult children with special needs may be considering a legal guardianship for adults with disabilities in Dallas, TX. Legal guardianships permit a guardian to make …
Understanding Legal Guardianships for Adults with Disabilities in Dallas, TX Read More »
The idea of disability and incapacity are often used interchangeably in the general public. In relation to guardianship, if an individual is disabled or incapacitated, it will help determine the best alternatives in setting up an appropriate guardianship for that individual. In a broad sense, these terms are useful to describe the challenges or limitations …
Guardianship and Capacity: The Fine Line between Disability and Incapacity Read More »
A recent $1.7 trillion federal benefits spending bill has increased access to ABLE accounts for millions of people. The bill includes bringing more funding to special education and expanding access to ABLE accounts. One of the measures proposed in the bill is to increase the age eligibility limit for ABLE accounts. ABLE accounts are a …
When a minor child inherits money from a deceased relative, or if they are awarded a sum of money from a personal injury or another settlement claim, there are a few methods to manage the money for the child. In Texas, a child under 18 cannot possess the inheritance or other settlement. Texas law provides …
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You’ve recently been granted guardianship over an elderly loved one – now what? Ideally, your Texas guardianship attorney has gone over your fiduciary duties toward your ward and explained the parameters of your duties. Texas has two types of guardianships, limited and full, and each one has different obligations and responsibilities. Responsibilities of a Limited …
You’ve Been Appointed a Guardian Over a Ward. Now What? Read More »
As people age, they sometimes become unable to take care of themselves, whether through physical limitations, cognitive decline, or both. When this happens, loved ones may need to step in to help their elderly family member and protect them. This may require filing for emergency guardianship. What is an Emergency Guardianship? Texas guardianships legally designates …
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If you care for a loved one as a guardian, questions about the relationship between a guardian and their ward or estate are likely at the forefront of your mind. Texas expects a lot from guardians, and a guardian has legal obligations to protect the interests of their ward or estate. We hope to answer …
What Is The Difference Between Permanent And Temporary Guardianships In Texas? Read More »
Many people with disabilities and special needs depend on programs like Social Security and Medicaid to provide income and health care. However, these benefits have an asset and income threshold, and people may lose their eligibility to receive the benefits unless they meet the financial requirements. The ABLE act was established to help eligible individuals …
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