FAQ
General Questions: How does it work?
What areas of law do you cover?
What geographical area do you serve?
How much will it cost for an initial phone consultation?
What should I bring to my initial in-office appointment?
What is a retainer, and why do I need one?
Will I need to go to a due process hearing?
How can I get my child’s records from the school?
Estate Planning
What responsibilities would my Executor have?
What is a Power of Attorney (POA)?
What is a special needs trust?
Does a Special Needs Trust qualify my disabled relative for public benefits?
Can a Special Needs Trust also benefit my typical children?
Why would I want to place money in a Special Needs Trust just to qualify for government benefits?
Gifted Education
Special Education
What is a free appropriate public education?
How can I find out if my child is eligible to get IDEA services?
How can I find out if my child is eligible to get services under Section 504?
If my child is eligible for special services, will they be provided in a special education class?
Who determines what services my child is entitled to?
What can I do if I don’t agree?
My child is in a private school. Do I have any rights?
Guardianship
Who may be appointed Guardian?
Must the incapacitated person be present at the guardianship hearing?
Does the incapacitated person have a right to independent counsel?
Does the incapacitated person have the right to an independent evaluation?
What are the duties of a guardian of the estate?
What are the duties of a guardian of the person?
Are there any restrictions on what a guardian of the person can do?