Planning for the Future: Aging, Family, and Your Disabled Adult Child
Topic: Blogs – Writings – Stories
Author: Kathleen M. Cleaver
Published: 2024/08/28
Publication Type: Informative
Contents: Summary – Introduction – Main – Related
Synopsis: The importance of keeping wills, powers of attorney, and estate documents if you have a disabled member of the family who needs assistance in all aspects of care. I never thought much about wills and estate planning until my father passed away and I accompanied my mother to an appointment with her lawyer to review the documents that my father had drawn up.
Introduction
A road map is in place when planning ahead for your “normal children.” Saving money for college or trade school, obtaining a job and earning enough money to live on their own. Even leaving a nest egg for them when you pass is usually not complicated. It is not so simple when you have a disabled child who needs assistance in all aspects of care.
Main Digest
My sister, Barbara, was born when I was seven-and-a -half years old. Having two older brothers, I was thrilled to have a sister. If you have followed my blogs (sistermotherteacher@blogspot.com) you know that my sister has multiple disabilities [...]