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Planning Now: Futures and Estate Planning Guidebook


Planning Now

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Planning Now: A Futures and Estate Planning Guide for Families of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities

About this Guide

Planning Now is not a do-it-yourself guide. Rather it is intended to explain important issues and ideas for you to consider; provide a basic understanding of financial, legal and planning tools that may help you organize and develop your plan; and assist you to select and work effectively with planning professionals. This guide is not intended to take the place of appropriate professional assistance.
 
Planning Now was written for parents who have a son or daughter of any age with a disability. It will be useful, as well, for other family members, close friends, and professionals like resource coordinators, financial planners, attorneys, and others who help families plan.
 
The guide is intended to provide information and ideas that are useful to families, regardless of how many, or how few, assets they may have. For readability, we use the word “child” to refer to adults and minor children. The book also occasionally use “he” and “she” interchangeably but are always referring to both boys and girls, and men and women.
 
All information is correct to the best of our knowledge as of December 2011. However, because government benefits, laws, regulations, and programs change, we urge you to verify information when you begin planning. This publication is designed to provide accurate information regarding the subject matter covered. It is provided with the understanding that the authors and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, financial or other professional service. Some information may be specific to Maryland.
 
For Important Updates to this guide, go to: http://www.md-council.org/publications/publications-reports/
Families are strongly encouraged to consult with an attorney and other professionals who have knowledge and expertise in
estate planning as it pertains to the particular needs of people with disabilities.
 
Click HERE to view or download Planning Now in PDF format. ​

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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Our Organization
      • Staff & Board Members
      • Membership
  • Events
    • 2023 BIAMD Annual Conference
    • BIAMD's 40th Birthday Bash
    • Comprehensive Calendar
    • Send Us Your Event!
  • RESOURCES/EDUCATION
    • Request a Training
    • Brain Injury Wavier Program
    • ABI Supports and Resources
    • Additional TBI Resources
    • Financial Information for ABI Survivors and Families
    • Trainings, Webinars, Studies, and more
    • Your Brain Map
    • Local Resources
    • Legal Resources
    • Vocational Resources
    • Home Safety Resources
    • Planning Now: A Futures and Estate Planning Guidebook
    • A Look At TBI Trust Fund Programs
  • COVID-19 RESOURCES
    • COVID-19 and Brain Injury
    • COVID -19 and Behavioral Health and Well-Being
    • COVID-19 and the LGBTQ Community
    • Financial Assistance and Community Services
  • #5ThoughtsFridays
  • Maryland Brain Injury Trust Fund
  • Unmasking Brain Injury 2.0
  • Brain Injury
    • Ask The Expert
    • Support Groups >
      • Baltimore Area
      • Northern MD
      • Eastern MD
      • Central MD
      • Montgomery/PG/DC Area
      • Southern MD
      • Western MD
      • Outside Maryland >
        • Delaware
        • West Virginia
      • For Veterans and Families
      • Online Support Groups
    • Understanding Brain Injury >
      • Interactive Brain Map
      • Living With Brain Injury
      • Traumatic Brain Injury
      • Your Brain Map
    • Research
    • BIAMD - Telling Your Story
    • CDC HEADS UP
    • Legal Notices
  • Concussion
    • Maryland Concussion Clinics and Resources
    • Concussion Information for Parents
    • Concussion Information for Athletes
    • Concussion Information for Coaches
    • Counseling After a Concussion
  • Media
    • BIAMD Blog
    • HEADWAY eNewsletter
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • BIAMD App is Live!
  • How to Give
    • Donate >
      • Matching Gift Programs
      • Automatic Payroll Contribution Campaigns
      • Gifts which can be made without giving money now
  • BIAMD BOARD
  • PCORI Brain Injury Network
  • BIAMD Member Portal
  • #5ThoughtsFridays
  • Legal Notices
  • Filling the Knowledge Gap: Brain Injury Training for Educators
  • Brain Injury Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Brain Injury Waiver Provider Resource Page