Click here for an electronic version of this helpful guide Overview: What is Transition Planning and Why is it Important? As a parent or guardian of a child with special …
Click here for a printable version of this helpful guide. About The 6 Milestone Ages of Special Needs Planning If you’re reading this, you most likely have or know someone …
(Manchester, NH, April 1, 2023) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce the addition of the Butenhof & Bomster legal team to our growing firm. This move significantly enhances the …
Written by attorneys Ann Butenhof and Judith Bomster Click here for a printable version of this article. Overview: What is Transition Planning and Why Is It Important? As a parent …
In general, estate planning is a good idea for everyone. It helps address questions regarding who handles your affairs if you lose capacity, as well as the orderly transfer of …
Could It Happen In New Hampshire? Rarely do guardianship arrangements make the national news. The story of Britney Spears is a notable exception, not only gaining the attention of national …
In New Hampshire, an individual legally becomes an adult at age 18. As a result, there are a number of issues that require consideration well in advance of a family …
For the vast majority of families, parents have the sole responsibility for the care and support of a child with special needs or a disability. We’ve discussed the need to …
As a parent, discovering your baby has special needs can be overwhelming. Perhaps it was something you expected because of prenatal testing or birth trauma, or maybe your baby’s disability …
Special Needs Planning Basics It’s difficult to know where to start with writing a letter of intent. The information provided here is designed to give you some ideas of what …
If you are the parent or guardian of a child or an adult with special needs, the day-to-day demands alone can be overwhelming. Thinking about the future can seem like …
The journey to get here has been challenging and rewarding. You couldn’t be prouder of your child for successfully navigating an educational system that simply wasn’t built for him or …
If you’ve ever been faced with managing the details of administering a deceased loved one’s estate, you appreciate how confusing and stressful the entire process can be. You probably never …
As a parent or guardian of a child with special needs, you’ve meticulously planned and provided for your child’s educational and care needs. Then, one day, it hits you. All …
Age 21 Transition to adult Medicaid Children who are enrolled in a Medicaid program are entitled to robust medical services, some of which are mandated by the federal Early and …
Providing for a child or adult with special needs requires meticulous planning. Once families have created their special needs trust, ensured medical benefits are in place and preserved, and …
Age 65 Medicare is a health insurance program offering coverage to individuals who are over the age of 65 and eligible to receive Social Security Retirement or Railroad Retirement benefits. …
Age 55 A State’s Right to be Reimbursed for Cost of Medicaid Assistance The age of 55 is relevant because it limits a State’s right to seek reimbursement for Medicaid …
Age 22 is relevant because there are many public benefit programs that require proof that a person’s disability arose before reaching age 22 in order to establish eligibility. While it …
Age 26 Parents of a child with special needs continually look for ways to enrich the quality of their child’s life and ensure his or her future health and wellbeing. …
Divorce is never an easy process and it becomes more complicated when children are involved and parents are considering how to structure custody, support, and visitation. If a child with …
If you’re a parent of a child with special needs and you’re wondering whether or not a special needs trust is something that you should create to handle future income …
If you are the parent or guardian of a child with special needs, you’ve already experienced the various challenges of navigating the complex world of government benefits programs and federal …