Lawyers for Special Needs is the premier law firm in the Greater Sacramento area specializing in Special Education Law. Some have over 40 years of combined experience representing families with children who have disabilities.
In addition to helping clients qualify for government benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), few can also help structure your estate plan to ensure that any inheritance you leave behind does not disqualify them from receiving government benefits. For example, if your child is disabled and receives government benefits, he or she should have a supplemental needs trust in his or her estate plan to preserve eligibility for those benefits while also allowing them to enjoy any inheritance they receive.
If you have someone in your family or in your life who has special needs, you probably already know how much there is to think about. You want to make sure that this person is taken care of for their entire life—that they’ll have everything they need and be safe no matter what—and it can be overwhelming to figure out how best to do that.
The good news is that many have got years of experience in this area and I can help you plan for any eventuality. That way you’ll know that if and when something happens, all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed—so you can focus on what matters most: caring for your special loved one.
We know that it can be hard to navigate the legal system when you’re a family member of someone with special needs. We also know that it’s very important for you to have an expert by your side, who can help make sure you’re providing the best possible care for your loved one and setting them up for success in their future. Special needs lawyers provide advice and representation on issues like special needs trusts, conservatorship, guardianship, Social Security benefits and appeals, and more. When you work with us, you’re working with lawyers who are focused on providing the best possible outcome for both you and your loved one.
Special Needs Lawyers have been providing legal counsel to families with special needs children for the past five years. They’ve helped their clients secure the coverage their children need for school and work, and we’ve helped them fight battles in court to ensure their children’s safety and stability. Our experienced attorneys are here to help you, too.
We understand that parents of special needs children face extra challenges when it comes to ensuring their child’s safety, security, and well-being. Most special needs parents often get concerned about getting their child into a special education program or sending them on to a job placement program where they can learn valuable skills in a safe environment. Others have questions about how the law sees their child, especially in terms of court proceedings and police interactions.
Lawyers for Special Needs, Inc. is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing legal services to families of children with special needs. Attorneys have provided family law and estate planning services to families of children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Spina Bifida and other mental and physical disabilities since 1997.
Every child deserves a safe and loving home in which to grow up. Every child is a gift from God. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. A safe and loving home requires a stable environment with loving parents and a responsible support system. While adoption may be an option for some families, many children with special needs are best served by being raised by their biological parents or extended family members.
Attorneys guide families through the process of creating an estate plan designed to protect their special needs child after they are gone. The goal of a special need attorney is to help ease the emotional stress on families as they work through the challenges of caring for a special needs child while also planning for their future care.