Re: Need help with Long Term planning

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Guardianship and Special Needs Planning; Michele K. Goldberg, Attorney at Law

Estate and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family; Steve Rhatigan,

C.E.P., ChLAP.

Don't know their phone numbers but go to _www.yahoo.com_

(http://www.yahoo.com) yellow pages for Houston and type in their names to

find them. I think

Guppy posted Steve's website in an earlier message.

Additionally, both Ms. Goldberg and Mr. Rhatigan will be presenting on the

above topics March 1 at the Katy Parent Conference and Resource Fair, go to

the Family to Family Network website to register for the free conference.

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I would use www.stemark.com

Sincerely,

M. Guppy

lhryden wrote:

After reading many posts here about what will happen to our children

when we are gone, and losing a friend over the holidays, I am trying

to get information together and write my own will and " life plan "

for our autistic son. I would also be interested in how anyone else

has involved family/friends in this discussion. There is not

another family in our circle which I believe could take on the full-

time responsibility in caring for our son, and don't want him to be

sent to a state hospital if something happened to us.

Can anyone recommend the following:

-Lawyers specializing in this area who are experienced in working

with families of special needs children

-Financial planners also experienced in long term health planning

for special needs kids

-Long term health care insurance (is this available for autistic

children or are they considered to have a pre-existing condition?)

-What are the reputable group homes in Texas for mentally

handicapped?

Sorry to post a dismal request, but it is a reality for us. I know

I won't always be here to take care of him.

Thanks much,

M. Guppy

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compromise. We cannot negotiate the size of an institution. No one should live

in one. We cannot debate who should get an inclusive education. Everyone

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Hi. My name is Boomstein. I am a certified special care planner. If

you'd like to give me a call, I think our team can assist you in creating a life

plan.

A. Boomstein

Special Care Planner

HFG Advisors, L.L.C.

12750 Merit Drive, Suite 900

Dallas, TX 75251

(Direct)

DBoomstein@...

Working to assure your special needs child has a secure, comfortable and

meaningful life.

lhryden wrote:

After reading many posts here about what will happen to our children

when we are gone, and losing a friend over the holidays, I am trying

to get information together and write my own will and " life plan "

for our autistic son. I would also be interested in how anyone else

has involved family/friends in this discussion. There is not

another family in our circle which I believe could take on the full-

time responsibility in caring for our son, and don't want him to be

sent to a state hospital if something happened to us.

Can anyone recommend the following:

-Lawyers specializing in this area who are experienced in working

with families of special needs children

-Financial planners also experienced in long term health planning

for special needs kids

-Long term health care insurance (is this available for autistic

children or are they considered to have a pre-existing condition?)

-What are the reputable group homes in Texas for mentally

handicapped?

Sorry to post a dismal request, but it is a reality for us. I know

I won't always be here to take care of him.

Thanks much,

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what part of the state are you in?

lhryden wrote: After reading many posts here about

what will happen to our children

when we are gone, and losing a friend over the holidays, I am trying

to get information together and write my own will and " life plan "

for our autistic son. I would also be interested in how anyone else

has involved family/friends in this discussion. There is not

another family in our circle which I believe could take on the full-

time responsibility in caring for our son, and don't want him to be

sent to a state hospital if something happened to us.

Can anyone recommend the following:

-Lawyers specializing in this area who are experienced in working

with families of special needs children

-Financial planners also experienced in long term health planning

for special needs kids

-Long term health care insurance (is this available for autistic

children or are they considered to have a pre-existing condition?)

-What are the reputable group homes in Texas for mentally

handicapped?

Sorry to post a dismal request, but it is a reality for us. I know

I won't always be here to take care of him.

Thanks much,