Serving individuals and families with special needs
Regardless of disability, every person is considered a competent adult when they turn 18.
Many people with disabilities rely on government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.
We assist clients in Nassau and Suffolk County, NY as well as the surrounding areas.
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Students with special needs often have different educational needs than their typical peers.
The rate of divorce among parents of children with disabilities is extraordinarily high.
Our attorneys offer a wide variety of life-planning services for special needs individuals and their families.
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ESTATE PLANNING LAWYER FOR FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
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One of the goals Sandy helps families achieve is leaving their children an inheritance without disqualifying them from receiving public benefits like SSI and Medicare. This can be done via a Special Needs Trust, also known as a Supplemental Needs Trust. This legal arrangement allows you to appoint a trustee to hold your assets and distribute them to your beneficiary according to your specific wishes. It does this without affecting your beneficiary’s eligibility to receive public benefits, which a standard cash inheritance may. Want to learn more? Please contact our family lawyer in Nassau County, NY, today.
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Saundra has been recognized countless times for her community service and achievements. She is a sought-after speaker on legal matters and special needs issues. She has participated in Continuing Legal Education programs for the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association, and the Academy of Special Needs Planners. She has also presented seminars for parents of children with disabilities for Nassau-AHRC, the Developmental Disabilities Institute, and Life’s WORC, where she is an advisor to its Pooled Supplemental Needs Pooled Trust.
Know more about Saundra's story and her daughter
For moms of kids with special needs, career survival may entail a radical pivot
“Saundra Gumerove, Esq., was a successful New York-based lawyer with a booming career in the banking industry when her daughter was born and everything changed.
Her birth was more of a life-altering earthquake—one that shook Gumerove’s personal life and sent shockwaves through her career.
Lauren was born with Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder with symptoms that include a large purple-red birthmark on the face, in addition to intellectual disability, migraines, and a host of other conditions.
It was the beginning of “a very tough life”—a whirlwind of hospital visits for seizures and surgeries for glaucoma. The new normal meant late nights at home attempting to catch up on work, and precious little rest.
“I didn’t sleep for many years,” Gumerove recalls. “If Lauren turned over, I was up, worried she was seizing.” “
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SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Regardless of disability, every person is considered a competent adult when they turn 18. If an adult with special needs cannot properly manage their own affairs, a family member or friend can apply to become that person’s legal guardian. A legal guardian assists disabled adults with decision-making regarding their personal, financial, and legal affairs to ensure that their rights, interests, and desires are met and protected. Attorney Sandy assists clients in Nassau County, NY, Suffolk County, NY, and the Queens County, NY, area with applying for guardianship for special needs adults. She has extensive experience working with the families of those with developmental disabilities and mental health issues who require lifelong assistance of some kind. Contact our firm today to find out what you can do to protect your loved one’s future. Call (516) 822-3397 or fill out our online contact form.
APPLYING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS GUARDIANSHIP
To apply for guardianship for a special needs adult, you must file an Article 17A Guardianship Petition with the Surrogate’sCourt. This petition is reserved specifically for appointing a guardian for a person who is intellectually or developmentally disabled.
WE SPECIALIZE IN GUARDIANSHIP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS
Our firm can assist you with your application and ensure that your unique needs are met. We also provide a wide range of other legal services for individuals and families with special needs; contact us today to schedule your appointment.
SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Many people with disabilities rely on government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. To qualify for these benefits, there are certain financial limitations. Leaving behind money or property to a loved one with a disability may disqualify them from receiving the benefits they rely on. A Special Needs Trust allows you to set aside money to provide for the future of an individual with special needs without affecting their eligibility to receive public benefits. Attorney Sandy is a compassionate and experienced lawyer who can help you establish a trust that meets your family’s unique needs. Contact our firm today to learn more about our services. We assist clients with special needs trusts in Nassau County, NY, Suffolk County, NY, and Queens County, NY.
CONSULT WITH AN EXPERIENCED TRUST ATTORNEY
We can help you assess your needs and goals to determine what type of trust best suits your situation. Besides an inheritance, a trust can be used to hold funds acquired in a personal injury settlement or any other sum of money that would disqualify that person from receiving government benefits.
SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
In general, estate planning refers to the preparation of legal documents and arrangements that determine how one’s assets will be distributed upon their death. Attorney Sandy’s estate planning attorneys provide services geared specifically toward families with special needs children, who often face a unique set of financial challenges. If you want to provide for a disabled loved one after you die, you need to take special considerations and preparations. Talk to our estate attorney. Work with our firm to develop a personalized and effective strategy for passing down your wealth and providing for your loved one’s future. We assist clients in Nassau County, NY, Suffolk County, NY, and Queens County, NY, with estate trusts.
ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS WITH UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Estate planning is particularly important for the protection of a family member with special needs. Persons with special needs are limited in the amount of income and assets they may have to maintain their government benefits. There are a variety of different methods that can be used to help provide for this family member:
- Special Needs Trusts
- Letters of Intent
Wills - Trusts (Life Insurance Trusts, etc.)
We help you to address the many challenges of providing for the future of your family member with special needs. Contact us today to see how we can help you create an estate plan that can provide for your family.
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The information contained on this website is presented for informational and marketing purposes only and is not to be understood as legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice respecting your individual needs. Saundra M.Gumerove & Associates looks forward to speaking with you about your particular needs. Please note, however, that the mere act of contacting our firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. As a result, you should never send any confidential information to our office until a Representation Agreement has been signed by both you and Saundra M.Gumerove & Associates.
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