Special Needs Planning: Have a family plan!

One of the biggest concerns for families with members who have special needs is "Am I doing enough?"  In my office, we respond with a phrase which is "The best advocate your loved one will ever have is you."  Keeping that in mind, a family with a member or members who have special needs must develop a plan. Organizations like the Arc of the United States and its state and local chapters like the Arc of Texas are great resources for all members of the family.  Organizations like the Arc and local affiliate groups of schools can be of great assistance with issues like understanding changes to benefits systems like Medicaid and its managed care model that affects Texans with special needs.  Understanding that all members of the family are people with varying needs helps to foster an atmosphere of love and care.  Creating a family plan and, of course, an individualized plan for those with special needs is key to creating a forward progression for the whole family.  Subsequent entries will follow about keys to developing a family plan and available resources.

This blog is designed for general information purposes only.  The information contained on this site should not be construed as legal advice or the creation of an attorney-client relationship. 

For more information, contact John B. Henry, III, Attorney at Law, to discuss your legal needs, and visit us www.johnhenrylaw.com.

Emergency Intervention for Funeral and Burial Expenses

The loss of a loved one is never easy, and certainly, not so when funeral expenses are not covered by a preneed burial plan, insurance policy, or accessible funds of either the deceased individual or the surviving family or friends.  Readily, family members seek out the financial assistance of relatives, and unfortunately, despite best efforts, sometimes the family will not come together to pay funeral and/or burial expenses.  

Fortunately, in cases like this, Texas law may allow a court to grant an application for emergency intervention for funeral and burial expenses ordering the financial institution holding funds of the deceased individual to pay to the funeral home up to $5000.00, including attorney's fees and court costs.  The application must meet certain requirements.  Discussing this alternative with a qualified attorney can save surviving family members distress and some unnecessary indebtedness.  

This blog is designed for general information purposes only.  The information contained on this site should not be construed as legal advice or the creation of an attorney-client relationship. 

For more information, contact John B. Henry, III, Attorney at Law, to discuss your legal needs.