Author Archives: Admin

Every family has a story, and a lot of them are about the children.  The children may be six months or sixty years old.  They may be biological children or stepchildren.  They may be close, or they may be estranged.  … Continue reading →

For all of you folks who have been appointed as Guardians, a quick reminder:  Your guardianship order includes a requirement to file annual reports with the Court.  If you are Guardian of the Person, the report addresses the well-being of … Continue reading →

Like most topics in the legal world, “trusts” is a large topic. Different trusts are used in different situations to accomplish different objectives. But some general concepts apply to all types of trusts. Part of my job as your estate … Continue reading →

There are a gazillion types of trusts, but let’s look at special needs trusts. You can establish a special needs trust at any time.  You could execute one today for your family member, if you wanted to, but you would … Continue reading →

Almost every client comes into our first conversation with a question. I am going to make a series of blog posts addressing some of the questions that I hear most often.  This one is a frequent topic of conversation: What’s … Continue reading →

I have gotten several questions lately about ABLE accounts.  This isn’t, strictly speaking, a legal issue, but it is an important tool for people with disabilities who are on programs like SSI and Medicaid. ABLE stands for Achieving a Better … Continue reading →

The following article is a good starting point for families looking for information. Ԝ Law Office of Margaret Ward, PLLC Margaret R. Ward, Attorney At Law Estate Planning for Families of Individuals with Special Needs My husband and I have … Continue reading →

(Margaret and her husband are the proud parents of two sons – “Tater”, who is a young adult with Autism, and “Spud”, who is a student at UA-Fayetteville.) Not every family has someone like Tater, but many families have someone … Continue reading →

A lot of people are content with a Will or letting state law determine what happens to their money and property after their death.  A lot of those same people have not thought about what could happen if they can’t … Continue reading →

(Margaret and her husband are the proud parents of two sons – “Tater”, who is a young adult with Autism, and “Spud”, who is a student at UA-Fayetteville.) Some benefits programs for individuals with disabilities also look at the individual’s … Continue reading →