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02 06, 2020

Mediation Promotes Relationships, Dignity and Choice

2024-12-11T16:42:35-05:00

ROXANNE J. CHANG, JD, MS LLP, is an attorney specializing in elder and special needs law. She is also a Limited Licensed Psychologist, with a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. Ms. Chang has experience in consultation and advocacy for persons with dementia, developmental disabilities, and other individuals with special needs. She also provides conflict resolution services, including mediation and conflict coaching. Ms. Chang has a solo private practice in Plymouth, Michigan.

12 19, 2019

Finding a Balance of Autonomy, Support, and Assistance: Using Supported Decision-Making Agreements and Powers of Attorney

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This edition of the Voice was written by Mark Todd Johnson, CELA. Mark is a partner at Johnson Teigen, LLC in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The law firm serves clients of all ages and circumstances with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, special needs planning and trusts, long-term care planning (including Medicaid), and guardianships. He is the 2019-2020 president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

11 13, 2019

Special Needs Alliance Announces the 2019 – 2020 Board of Directors

2022-04-14T11:02:06-04:00

Tucson, AZ – November 13, 2019 – The Special Needs Alliance (SNA), a national organization of attorneys in the practice of special needs, disability and elder law, announced today its 2019 – 2020 Board of Directors. “We’re very pleased with the caliber of individuals serving on our board this year,” said Special Needs Alliance [...]

08 29, 2019

Special Needs Alliance Launches New, Enhanced Website

2021-01-11T11:20:25-05:00

Streamlines Access for Families and Individuals with Special Needs to Connect with Attorneys and Showcases Extensive Special Needs Resources Tucson, AZ – August 29, 2019 – The Special Needs Alliance (SNA), a national organization comprised of attorneys in the practice of special needs, disability and elder law, today launched its new and enhanced website aimed [...]

06 18, 2019

Profile Details

2019-06-18T10:23:14-04:00

Brian Rubin Rubin Law, A Professional Corporation Member Since 2007 Areas Served: Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry and Kane counties for Guardianship issues and entire state of IL for estate planning issues CALL NOW VIEW WEBSITE EMAIL LAWYER Serving Locations: 1110 W. Lake Cook Road, Suite 165 [...]

04 12, 2019

Life Care Planning

2023-06-27T09:53:55-04:00

What are the considerations when developing a life care plan? A life care Planning is a blueprint for providing the economic security and services that someone with special needs will require in order to live a fulfilling life, as independently as possible. It’s necessarily an evolving document that: Assesses the supports that will [...]

04 01, 2019

Letter of Intent Gives Valuable Advice to Future Caregivers

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By Glynis A. Ritchie, Esq. Parents of children with special needs have lots on their plates. When it comes to estate planning, the tasks at hand can be complicated, and the choices parents have to make – how to provide for their child’s needs when they are not around and whom to name as fiduciaries [...]

02 11, 2019

Looking Ahead: Transition Planning for Life After School

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By Sage C. Hart, Esq. High school graduation is a milestone for any student, but when a young adult has disabilities, it ushers in a period of even greater change. While attending public school, students with special needs are legally entitled to a wide array of services, but once they leave (by the age of [...]