October is recognized as Special Needs Law Month, an observance dedicated to raising awareness about the legal challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. This month highlights the critical importance of legal, financial, and healthcare planning to ensure that individuals with special needs are protected throughout their lives. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) focuses on educating families, caregivers, and professionals about key areas such as creati

October is recognized as Special Needs Law Month, an observance dedicated to raising awareness about the legal challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. This month highlights the critical importance of legal, financial, and healthcare planning to ensure that individuals with special needs are protected throughout their lives. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) focuses on educating families, caregivers, and professionals about key areas such as creati

October is recognized as Special Needs Law Month,  an observance dedicated to raising awareness about the legal challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. This month highlights the critical importance of legal, financial, and healthcare planning to ensure that individuals with special needs are protected throughout their lives. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) focuses on educating families, caregivers, and professionals about key areas such as

During National Estate Planning Awareness Month  this October, as the leaves change and the days grow shorter, it's the perfect time to reflect on the future and ensure your affairs are in order before things take an unexpected turn. While Halloween is a time for ghosts and goblins, estate planning is about avoiding the real “monsters”—unnecessary confusion and complications for your loved ones when you're no longer around. Review or Create Your Will : If you don’t have a wil

October is recognized as Special Needs Law Month,  an observance dedicated to raising awareness about the legal challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. This month highlights the critical importance of legal, financial, and healthcare planning to ensure that individuals with special needs are protected throughout their lives. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) focuses on educating families, caregivers, and professionals about key areas such as creat

What’s Happening: The “Grandparent” or “Family Emergency” Scam Here’s how this frightening scam typically unfolds : You receive a sudden phone call claiming that a loved one has been in a car accident. The caller says your loved one hit a pregnant woman, is injured, and has been arrested. The caller claims to be a lawyer or police officer handling the case. The supposed loved one briefly comes on the line, crying or sounding distraught. The “official” demands immediate bail m