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Two years ago, new Rule 53 of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure (A.R.P.P.) became effective. This author, along with many other probate practitioners, was and remains enthusiastic about the new rule and the alternatives to conservatorship it offers. Rule 53 is not only a rule that should excite the probate practitioner, but also the [...]

Parents with a child with special needs have additional considerations in their estate planning.  Who steps in to care for the adult daughter or son with special needs when the parents are gone?  This article highlights important factors in that decision.  Mission can be part of the solution by serving as the corporate trustee for [...]

Congress enacted the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act in 2014 to allow people with disabilities to save for disability related expenses while maintaining eligibility for Supplemental Social Security.  Here is a summary on who can set up these accounts. ElderLawAnswers.com

Individuals with disabilities and their families may establish tax-advantaged savings accounts, similar in concept to IRAs, that can be used for living costs associated with the disability.  Here is some information about the ABLE account. ElderLawAnswers.com