by Laurie Ohall | Apr 15, 2024 | Special Needs
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to honor the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a parent or caregiver, it’s also a reminder to ensure your loved one’s future well-being with comprehensive legal...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 9, 2022 | Estate Planning, Special Needs
If you are a parent who has a child on the autism spectrum, you have probably spent a lot of time worrying about what will happen when your child becomes an adult. This time of life is sometimes referred to as the “autism cliff,” which is the age at which young adults...
by Laurie Ohall | May 12, 2012 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Guardianship, Special Needs
My child is autistic and is about to turn 18. Her doctor told me that I better look into a guardianship because I will not have any authority to control health care decisions or financial decisions once she turns 18. Is this true? I must receive at least five phone...
