Do You Need to Know about Making Financial Plans for a Person with a Developmental Disability?

Gaining Knowledge can give you the Power to Act!

This section can help you understand the critical reasons why you should make a will, the essential components of an estate plan, a way to protect your relative's future eligibility for government benefits, the use of trust funds and other methods for securing a financial future.

The information contained here builds on the information found in the section on Legal Plans. If you haven't already done so, take the time to review the Legal ways of protecting an adult's rights before you continue reading this section on Financial Plans.

As a parent/family caregiver, when you do review this section you will see there are steps you can take and tools you can use to secure your loved one's financial future. Once you have completed both the Legal and Financial Planning sections, you will be ready to choose the protection options and plans that are right for you and your family.

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DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The information in this section is not meant to substitute for the advice of a knowledgeable professional who is familiar with your personal finances. It is only meant as information to make you aware of some financial options.

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