| It is imperative to have as much updated | | | | will help them see the through all of the |
| information as possible with regards to a special | | | | paperwork and see the person. Still, just a living |
| needs child. In the event of the parent's early | | | | will and letters of intent are not all that is required. |
| demise, any and all information will be reviewed | | | | Several other legal documents need to be created |
| by by the courts in order to make the best | | | | or compiled in order to ensure the best chances |
| informed decision for the child's well being. There | | | | for a beneficial and pleasant environment for the |
| are more steps and documents which need to be | | | | special needs individual. These documents, such as |
| created other than just a living will. | | | | a Special Needs Trust, Power of Attorney, |
| Much of the time, the disadvantaged child is | | | | insurance policies, and so forth, will assist an |
| treated as an after thought or a drain on the | | | | attorney to set a solid plan in place for the future |
| system, although it is not intentional. In addition to | | | | needs. The parent or guardian needs to have an |
| a living will, Letters of Intent can shed light upon | | | | estate plan drawn up in case the worst should |
| the background, current status, and wishes of a | | | | occur and leave the special needs child alone. |
| special needs individual. Even though Letters of | | | | The fact is that there are too many details, |
| Intent are not recognized as legal documents, | | | | documents, and hoops to jump through for any |
| these documents allow the courts and lawyers in | | | | parent to take care of on their own. The best |
| the understanding of the progress and personality | | | | course of action is to consult a qualified attorney |
| of the special needs individual. | | | | who understands and specializes in the affairs of |
| Because of the bureaucracy of the courts, | | | | special needs individuals. As time goes on, life |
| lawyers and judges have become somewhat | | | | becomes more and more uncertain and the last |
| desensitized to the fact that they are dealing with | | | | thing a parent needs to do is to leave a loved one |
| a caring and living child or adult. Letters of Intent | | | | uncared for by the state. |