Virginia Attorneys for Disabled Children and Adults
Planning for the Special Needs of a Loved One
Persons with disabilities often need lifelong assistance with the routine tasks of living. At the Fairfax law firm of Jean Galloway Ball, PLC, our attorneys work with disabled adults, their families and parents of special needs children to ensure high-quality care and support in living a full and healthy life.
We routinely work with families of children and adults with special needs to protect inheritances and qualify for public benefit programs. We advise and assist families with persons disabled through medical malpractice or accidents to ensure that any money received as a result of the personal injury is protected.
Special needs planning is a priority at the Fairfax law firm of Jean Galloway Ball, PLC. To discuss your immediate concerns and long-term goals with an experienced lawyer working for disabled children and adults, please contact us today.
A Comprehensive, Fact-Based Approach to Special Needs Planning
When a child turns 18, he or she is considered an adult under the law, regardless of capacity. We can assist parents of children with special needs to draft medical and financial powers of attorney or establish guardianship and conservatorship so that the parents or a trusted individual can help make the important decisions for the disabled adult.
As part of our comprehensive special needs planning services, we will discuss eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, and other government benefits that may be available to your disabled loved one. We will help you plan your estate using a special needs Trust so the assets your child inherits can pay for goods and services not covered by government programs. We can assist in structuring personal injury and medical malpractice settlements to protect eligibility for government assistance.
All of the attorneys at Jean Galloway Ball, PLC are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners.
Contact Us Today
To schedule an initial, informative consultation with an experienced northern Virginia special needs planning lawyer, please call our offices in Fairfax at 703-359-9213 or contact us by e-mail.
