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Special Needs Planning & Guardianship
Special Needs Planning:
Securing Futures, Preserving Benefits
At Sammartino & Sultan Law Group, we understand the unique challenges faced by families caring for individuals with special needs. Our comprehensive special needs planning services are designed to protect your loved one's future while maintaining their eligibility for crucial government benefits.
Our Services Include:
● Special Needs Trusts (SNTs): We help establish and manage both first-party and third-party SNTs, allowing you to provide for your loved one without jeopardizing their Medicaid or SSI benefits.
● Guardianship and Conservatorship: We guide you through the legal process of obtaining decision-making authority for adult dependents who cannot manage their affairs independently.
● Government Benefits Counseling: We help you navigate the complex eligibility criteria for programs like Medicaid and SSI.
● Estate Planning for Special Needs: We create comprehensive plans that include powers of attorney, health care proxies, and other essential documents.
Let us help you secure your loved one's future while preserving their quality of life and access to essential benefits.
Guardianship Services:
Protecting Vulnerable Individuals with Compassion
At Sammartino & Sultan Law Group, we understand the complexities and emotional challenges involved in guardianship cases. Our experienced attorneys provide compassionate guidance through every step of the guardianship process, ensuring the protection of your loved one's needs and interests.
Types of guardianship we handle:
● Guardianship of the Person: We assist in obtaining authority to make decisions about health care, living arrangements, and personal well-being.
● Guardianship of the Estate: We help secure the right to manage financial matters, including property, income, and expenses.
● Plenary Guardianship: When necessary, we can help establish guardianship over both personal and financial affairs.
● Limited Guardianship: For situations where only specific decision-making powers are needed.
● Temporary Guardianship: We can help establish short-term guardianship for urgent situations.
Our Guardianship Services Include:
● Filing petitions with the court
● Gathering and presenting evidence of incapacity
● Evaluating and proposing suitable guardians
● Representing clients in guardianship hearings
● Assisting with ongoing guardianship responsibilities and reporting
Don't navigate the complexities of guardianship alone. Contact Sammartino & Sultan today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you protect and care for your vulnerable loved ones.
Let us be your trusted partners in this significant journey.
