SSI AND APD DISABILITY CLAIMS
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Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) are federal programs)
providing monthly payments for people with limited income/resources who are disabled funded by general taxes.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
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A legal document where a person grants another person authority to act on their behalf in specific or broad matters, such as financial, legal, or healthcare decisions, either temporarily or permanently, and often used for future planning in case of incapacity.
LEGAL CONSULTATION
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An initial meeting between you and an attorney to discuss your legal issue, allowing the lawyer to understand your situation and provide preliminary advice on your rights, options, and potential strategies.
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GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCACY
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Legal process, allowing families to gain authority to make specific decisions for adults with developmental disabilities without declaring them fully incapacitated.
SPECIAL NEED TRUST
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Legal arrangement designed to manage and protect assets for the benefit of a person with a disability while preserving their eligibility for essential government assistance programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION
Involves treating a qualified person unfavorably because of a physical or mental disability. Often by denying equal access or failing to provide reasonable accommodations required by laws like the ADA or Equality Act.
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SUPPORTED DECITION AGREEMENTS
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A legal tool that lets adults with disabilities choose trusted supporters to help them understand choices and communicate decisions, without giving up their rights or control.
ESTATE PLANNING
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The process of deciding how your assets and financial affairs will be managed and distributed during your life (if you become incapacitated) and after your death, ensuring your wishes are followed, and providing for loved ones, including care for minor children.
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GUARDIANSHIP​
A legal process where a
court appoints a person to make decisions on behalf of someone else who is unable to manage their own affairs.