Some 43 million Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities.[1]<\/a> This number is increasing as disabilities such as Autism and Alzheimer\u2019s disease become more prevalent. Disabilities do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, or national origin. Some individuals with disabilities are wealthy, some are poor, many are middle class. An elder and disability law attorney with knowledge of disabilities can be of great value to these individuals and families.<\/p>\n Planning<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Special needs planning involves much more than trusts. Trusts are simply documents. The real value that an elder and disability law attorney and other members of the disability team bring to the table is the ability to assist in lifetime financial and personal care planning for the person with disabilities. The lawyer must understand the clients, their disabilities, their limitations, their strengths, their hopes, and their dreams. Planning involves an understanding of public benefits laws, tax laws, and the (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some 43 million Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities.[1] This number is increasing as disabilities such as Autism and Alzheimer\u2019s disease become more prevalent. Disabilities do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, or national origin.…<\/span><\/p>\n