Special Needs Law

01/06/2026

Have you been asked to act as a trustee of a special needs trust, but you’re not really sure what you’re signing up for?

Or perhaps you’re already the trustee of a special needs trust, but you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused by all the details you need to keep track of, and you’re worried about doing it all correctly.

Get the answers you need so you can confidently protect your loved one’s assets and quality of life with the Trustee Essentials Workshop. In this live, 60-minute workshop, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of being a special needs trust trustee, including: What you need to know before agreeing...

04/09/2024

Slate Valley Unified: Parent Information Night
Join us to learn more about the supports and services available to your child
after they complete their high school experience. Representatives from
HireAbility (formerly the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation) and Community
Care Network will be on hand to share their expertise and advice for making
a positive transition to life after high school. In addition, recent graduate Will
Ouimet will join us to share the opportunities he's had for both training
and work experiences as he transitioned to life after high school.
Presenters:
Kathi Cassidy, TransitionSpecialist, HireAbility
Will Ouimet, Recent FHU Graduate
Amber Reagan, IntakeSpecialist, Community Care Network
Rutland Mental Health
John Testa, Coordinator from Bridge Care
Join by going to:
https://meet.google.com/yrx-emty-vwc?authuser=0
2024
April 9, 2024 - 5:30 to 6:30 PM
After High School Opportunities
for Students with Disabilities

03/07/2024

I will present a free workshop on adult guardianship on March 12th. Please have a look at the link for more information.

This free workshop is part of a series organized by the Slate Valley Unified School District. Are you a parent or family member of a disabled adult or soon-to-be adult? Are you concerned about your incapacity due to aging, an injury, or a confirmed diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s? Perhaps you...

03/08/2022

Guardianship is a legal relationship between a competent adult and a person who because of incapacity or disability is not able to take care of his or her own affairs. Learn more about the requirements of Guardianship at this link.

Steps to take if you are the guardian of an older adult

03/03/2022

Parents of a child with special needs know that they must plan for the child’s care and support way into the future. This is especially so if the individual is unlikely ever to be able to earn an income. But what happens in cases of divorce? Read more at the link.

Parents of a child with special needs know that they must plan for the child’s care and support way into the future. Learn how the issue of special needs child support comes into play in cases of divorce.

02/23/2022

⭐️Meet Our Team⭐️ Debbie Yates is our Office Administrator and works closely with Claudia on a wide range of tasks that keep the office running smoothly.

In her free time, Debbie runs a local high school recreational soccer club with her husband and enjoys spending time with her two sons.

We appreciate everything you do, Debbie!

02/22/2022

Out of all of the decisions that parents of children with special needs have to confront, the choice of a guardian stands out as one of the most difficult.

To make the process smoother, we recommend 3 steps:
1. Take time to choose, but don't take too long
2. Talk to your potential guardians and make sure to encourage honesty
3. Make a decision and put your plan into action

You can read more about choosing a guardian here: https://pringleslaw.com/three-steps-to-choosing-a-guardian-for-your-child-with-special-needs/

02/18/2022

It's our goal to make the special needs planning process as pleasant and painless as possible.

You can learn more about how we can help you through the special needs planning process here:
https://pringleslaw.com/special-needs-planning/

02/17/2022

Parents of a child with special needs know that they must plan for the child’s care and support way into the future. This is especially so if the individual is unlikely ever to be able to earn an income.

But what happens in cases of divorce? How does the issue of child support come into play, now and in the future, when the child is no longer a minor? Before you start the separation process, be sure to understand the answers to the following key questions.👉🏽https://pringleslaw.com/child-support-and-special-needs/

02/15/2022

As we head into our 14th year, Pringles Law continues to advocate for people with disabilities and their families.

A consistent theme I hear from families is their wish for their disabled child or grandchild to be a part of the community and to have access to meaningful opportunities. In truth, advocating for acceptance, opportunities and accessibility transcends much of special needs law.

Whether you need help with special needs planning, general estate planning, navigating the maze of disability services, or a trustee or successor trustee for a special needs trust, I’m here for your family.

12/07/2021

One of the most important roles in a special needs plan is that of the trustee, the person who administers a special needs trust (SNT). Of a trustee’s many responsibilities, record-keeping is perhaps the most crucial. Read more at the link:

Learn about the requirements of record keeping for a special needs trustee - one of the most crucial responsibilities for a trustee.

12/05/2021

This year, SSI benefits will rise 5.9 percent, the sharpest upsurge since 1983’s 7.4 percent jump.

Social security disability recipients will see the largest increase in benefits in four decades.