Special Needs Planning Newsletter
November 2025
Courtesy of Belvedere Wealth Partners
How Can Purple Alerts Help People With Disabilities?
Like Amber Alerts for children and Silver Alerts for older adults, Purple Alerts raise public awareness when an adult with a cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disability goes missing.
Legal Guardianship for Minor Children With Special Needs: 3 Steps
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.
Medical Decision-Making for Individuals With Chronic Disease
Legal documents such as advance health care directives, health care powers of attorney, and HIPAA authorizations allow people to maintain control over their care, even if they cannot advocate for themselves.
5 Downsides to ABLE Accounts You Should Know About
ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that people with disabilities can use to cover qualified disability-related expenses.
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