Parents often have the goal of raising their children to be capable and independent adults. Sadly, that is not always the case for everyone. Some families may have a child that has a severe mental disability and is unable to care for themselves. Depending on the...
Month: November 2019
Finding the right guardian for children with severe autism
Parents of children with level three autism often want to find someone who is responsible and capable enough to watch over their child if both of them were to die. According to the DSM-5, those with the condition often have a hard time communicating verbally and...
Avoid guardianship hell with advance planning now
Here in New Jersey, many elder law attorneys still marvel at the case of Ada Vocino, which happened about five years ago. From all appearances, she had a loving relationship with her only child, Patricia. When the time came for Ada to give up her financial...