Taffy pulling
As a parent of three children, one of whom has Down syndrome, there are many…
Future planning – choosing between fear and courage
Last month, I spoke at the National Down Syndrome Society’s adult conference in Detroit to…
Complete pictures help solve puzzles
My family and I spent some time working on puzzles over winter break. We had…
My child owns a condo…
A safe and permanent home is right at the top of the list of wishes…
Spending ABLEs – What’s a QDE anyway?
The ABLE Act changed the way we think about saving and spending money for our…
Starting to design – your DreamList
“Starting to Design” is the second Building Block in my Blueprints series of workshops and…
A $250,000 Mistake
Why would any investor seek to gain 7% on their portfolio only to have 25%…
Three steps to having your special-needs trust in place in 30 days
This month, I spent two and a half days at the National Down Syndrome Congress’…
Starting to design? – This list is for you!
Last month, I hosted a workshop focused on the second and third steps of my…
Divorce, Car Accidents and Other Reasons to Use a Trust
Special-needs trusts are key tools in the process of planning for the future needs and…
ABLE Act account updates
Families with special-needs members watched with worried hearts and concerned minds as Congress debated and…
Communicate Your Planning
TV shows and movies look to enhance drama in every scene and a favorite device…