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April 10, 2019
We’ve Taken Steps to Make Our Website More Accessible to Individuals with Special Needs including Visual and Cognitive Impairments… Read On!
Here at the law firm of Sheri R. Abrams, utilizing cutting edge technology and services to help empower our clients with disabilities and special needs is of utmost importance to us. We want our clients to have access to the resources they need in a way that is easily accessible and without traditional barriers that many people with disabilities face online or in the marketplace.
That’s why today we are excited to announce that we have added the “Userway” Plugin to our website. The “Userway”...
March 31, 2019
Fairfax Virginia Disability Lawyer: Considerations When Planning for a Child with Special Needs
By Fairfax Virginia Disability Lawyer, Sheri Abrams
Your time and energy are spent helping your child with special needs to get the most out of life. But, have you ever considered what would happen to your child if you were to suddenly become incapacitated or pass away?
Working with an experienced Fairfax Virginia Disability Lawyer is an important step in helping to formulate a plan that would ensure that your child is properly cared for in your absence. A Special Needs Planning attorney can...
March 22, 2019
Social Security Disability Benefits: How Long Does It Take for a Decision to Be Made?
When you are ill or injured and unable to work, every week that goes by without a paycheck can be difficult and life-altering. As such, many people who file for Social Security Disability Benefits are anxious to move through the application process as fast as possible in order to get a quick resolution of their claim.
Unfortunately, the Social Security Disability approval process can drag on for years, leaving injured and disabled workers in limbo until their benefits are approved. There is...
March 15, 2019
Social Security Disability: Everything You Need to Know About Back Pay
When individuals begin the Social Security Disability application process, they are often informed that it will probably take years for their claim to be approved by the Social Security Administration. Because of how long the process takes, most applicants are eventually entitled to back pay going back to either one year before the application was filed, or five months after your disability began – whichever is the later of those two dates.
When Will I Receive My Back Pay?
Most people receiv...
March 7, 2019
Navigating the Do’s and Don’ts of Creating a Special Needs Plan for a Young Child or Adult with Disabilities
Planning for the future when you have a child with special needs can be complicated and daunting. The laws are often difficult to understand, and it is equally hard to anticipate the extent of your child’s future care needs. Whether you have an elementary school child whose days are filled with speech therapy appointments, occupational therapy, specialized schooling and IEP’s, or an adult child with disabilities who is reliant on you for daily support and care, you must begin planning ahead b...
February 27, 2019
Virginia Special Needs Planning Lawyer: Who Needs to Know about My Child’s Special Needs Plan?
by Virginia Special Needs Planning Lawyer Sheri Abrams
Creating a special needs plan is an important step that parents of children with disabilities can take to make sure that their child is prepared for life without mom or dad, and that assets are safely and securely set aside for future care needs.
In most cases, the creation of a special needs plan includes naming a legal guardian for the child if he or she is a minor, petitioning the courts for a legal Guardianship if the child is over ag...
February 21, 2019
Fairfax Special Needs Attorney: 3 Considerations When Choosing a Standby Legal Guardian for Your Adult Child with Special Needs
by Fairfax Special Needs Attorney Sheri Abrams
Choosing a standby or successor legal guardian who can make decisions for your adult child with disabilities if you are unexpectedly incapacitated or pass away can be a daunting and difficult challenge. There are many things to take into account such as the potential guardian’s ability to assist your child if you can’t be there for him or her. When choosing a standby legal guardian for your adult child, you should also consider the following:
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February 14, 2019
Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyer Explains 5 Ways You Can Qualify for Social Security Benefits
The Social Security program plays a critical role in keeping Americans out of poverty. As important as this program is, we find that there is a lot of confusion about how to qualify for Social Security benefits.
Before we discuss the “ins and outs” of Social Security, let’s first be clear about what Social Security is not. You don’t qualify for a benefit simply because you are a United States citizen, nor is Social Security an entitlement program. You have to either earn it or fit in some sp...
February 8, 2019
Why Should You Work with a Special Needs Planning Attorney in Virginia?
Why Should You Work with a Special Needs Planning Attorney in Virginia?
Parents of children with special needs in Virginia face unique challenges and obligations when raising their kids. On top of physical therapy, occupational therapy, IEPs, and any of a million other details, these parents face additional estate planning needs, too. That’s where a special needs planning attorney in Virginia can make a huge difference in these parents’ peace of mind.
The items listed above are just some of...
January 29, 2019
Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Special Needs Trusts
Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Special Needs Trusts
Parents who have children with autism have their own special challenges. When a mom or dad’s days are jam-packed with therapy appointments, school activities, meetings, and specialized care, it can be hard to stop and think about the future.
Because of this, one key issue that is commonly overlooked by parents who have children on the Spectrum is making sure they have a backup plan in place for when they can no longer care for...
