Sponsored by: The Arc of Illinois
Speakers: Brian Rubin, JD & Benjamin Rubin, JD, LLM, Rubin Law
Shirley Perez and Ruth Aguilar, The Arc of Illinois Ligas Family Advocate Program
Planning For The Future
A webinar for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
1:00 – 3:00 pm – “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning”
presented by Brian Rubin, JD & Benjamin Rubin, JD, LLM, Rubin Law
This session will cover the who, what, where, when, why and how of Government Benefits, including SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Medicare. Brian and Benji breakdown what’s needed with Future Planning for you and your family with topics including: types of and appropriate uses of Special Needs Trusts; necessary provisions in other estate planning documents such as Wills, Living Trusts and Powers of Attorney; Gifting by grandparents and extended family members; the impact of divorce and child support on government benefits; the impact of litigation settlements on government benefits; determining the appropriate amount to leave; ABLE Accounts pros and cons; Guardianship and the Alternatives including Supported Decision Making and Powers of Attorney; selecting and providing guidance, education, and information for the “Future Team”, the future Trustees, Guardians, Care Providers; among many other topics.
3:10 – 4:15pm – “Planning for the future with PUNS and Home Based Services”
presented by Shirley Perez and Ruth Augilar, The Arc of Illinois Ligas Family Advocate Program
When planning for the needs of your child or adult with a disability, it is important to think carefully about their life goals as well as their ongoing health needs before putting a plan in place. Just like you and I, their needs change! Learn about some things that you should consider: Puns and Home Based Services.
Registration Required! Click here to register.
