Individuals with special needs must plan for their future very carefully. It is often the responsibility of family members to establish and execute those plans. We can help you understand which benefits and programs the special needs person may be eligible for and how to best pay for these programs. We can also help you preserve your family’s assets without disqualifying the individual’s eligibility for these programs. Our objective is to preserve the quality of life for persons with special needs and their families. A Special Needs Trust (SNT) allows a family member to provide funds for those with special needs without disrupting the person’s eligibility for government aid and is an important planning option for providing comfort.

In the event a family member becomes unable to make personal and/or financial decisions due to incapacity, and he or she has not executed a durable power of attorney, we can commence a guardianship proceeding. These proceedings are brought under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, and may be either contested or uncontested, for the purpose of having a trusted family member, advisor or friend appointed as guardian for the person and/or for his or her property.