Special Needs Law

04/06/2026

In this 60-minute workshop, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of being a special needs trust trustee, including

How to navigate the complexities of government benefits programs and how they impact your role as a trustee

What you need to know before agreeing to act as a trustee – and what to do now if you’ve already said yes

How to avoid the common pitfalls in administering a special needs trust so you can protect yourself and the beneficiary’s assets and well-being over the long term.

https://pringleslaw.com/trustee-essentials-workshop-what-you-need-to-know-about-administering-a-special-needs-trust-workshop-on-april-21-2026/

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/