Cindy Beth Bittker, the creator of the new web-zine Hull Magazine, has put a special focus on Parkinson’s Disease in her online magazine. In addition to containing tons of information about the lovely little seaside town of Hull, the magazine also offer articles on Parkinson’s and links to Parkinson’s support groups and other resources.
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Estate planning, elder law, special needs, probate, guardianship. Leanna Hamill, Hingham
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Leanna Hamill, Attorney at Law, P.C. provides estate planning and related legal services to clients of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older individuals and their families.
Category Archives: Special Needs
New Local Web-zine, with a Focus On Parkinson’s Disease
A Financial Checklist for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Financial and estate planning is important for every family, but more so for those families who have children with special needs. MassMutual has a recent article on Helping to Build the Financial Future of Your Child with Special Needs, which provides a checklist for parents to consider when planning. The list includes:
Investigating what government [...]
Old Enough for an Elder Law Attorney?
I often have people ask me, "how old do you have to be to need an elder law attorney?" I usually say that there is no age limit, and if you think you might get old some day, you need an elder law attorney. I have some clients who are in their 40’s, but want [...]
Choosing Guardians for Your Child with Special Needs
Choosing a potential guardian for a child is no easy task for any parent, but it may be even more difficult for a parent of child with special needs. In addition to things like "will my kids be comfortable in their home?" you also have to consider
do the guardians live near my child’s medical providers? [...]
New Year’s Resolutions
People make New Year’s Resolutions about a lot of things – getting in shape, stopping smoking, getting organized, drawing up their Will and other planning documents. And just as your personal trainer can give you information about the best way to get in shape and guide you on your way, your doctor can offer assistance [...]
Planning for a Child with Special Needs
Planning for a child with special needs requires more than just making sure that you leave some money for them. Many times, children (including adult children) are receiving Medicaid or other government benefits due to their disability. This is true even if they have private health insurance as well, since private health insurance doesn’t cover [...]
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