Special Needs Planning
Planning for the future is especially important when you have a loved one with special needs. At Atlantic Law PLC, provides guidance to individuals and families in Virginia Beach, Virginia create thoughtful plans designed to provide continued support, protection, and advocacy for family members with disabilities.
Special needs planning involves many of the same considerations as traditional estate planning, including determining who will make important financial and medical decisions and how assets should be distributed. However, families caring for an individual with special needs may have additional concerns, particularly when a loved one receives needs-based public benefits or requires ongoing assistance.
Our team can assist with a variety of special needs planning matters, including:
- Special Needs Trusts
- Estate planning for families of individuals with special needs
- Planning to preserve eligibility for needs-based public benefits
- Healthcare and public benefits guidance
- Powers of Attorney and Medical Directives
- Financial, medical, and social needs planning
- Planning for trusted advocates and decision-makers
- Transition planning for children approaching adulthood
- Guardianship and Conservatorship considerations
A carefully structured plan can help provide financial support for your loved one without unintentionally affecting eligibility for certain public benefits. It can also establish who you trust to advocate for their needs and help manage important decisions if you are no longer able to provide that support yourself.
Every individual and family has different needs. Atlantic Law PLC can help you evaluate your options and develop a plan focused on your loved one’s long-term care, financial security, and quality of life.
Contact Atlantic Law PLC to discuss your family’s special needs planning goals.
