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06/08/2026

🏥 Many parents are surprised to learn what happens when a child with special needs turns 18.

Even if nothing else changes, healthcare decisions can.

Doctors and medical providers may no longer automatically share information with parents once a child becomes a legal adult.

This can create unexpected challenges when:
• scheduling appointments
• discussing treatment options
• accessing medical information

For many families, this is one of the first signs that turning 18 comes with important legal changes.

Planning ahead can help ensure the right people are able to stay involved.

If you have questions, we're happy to help.
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06/05/2026

📱 Many families don't think about online accounts until they need access to them.

What happens to:
• email accounts?
• photos?
• social media profiles?
• online subscriptions?

Without planning, loved ones may have difficulty accessing important information.

Digital assets have become an important part of modern estate planning.

It's worth thinking about today instead of later.

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06/02/2026

🎂 For most families, turning 18 is a celebration.

For families with a loved one with special needs, it can also bring important legal changes.

Many parents are surprised to learn that once a child turns 18:
• medical providers may require authorization to share information
• schools may have different communication rules
• parents may no longer be able to make certain decisions automatically

Turning 18 doesn't mean support stops.

But it does mean planning becomes more important.

Over the next several weeks, we'll be discussing special needs planning at 18 and some of the tools families may want to consider.

If you have questions, we're happy to help.
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06/01/2026

A big thanks to the The Nature Education Foundation for pulling of an amazing car show last Saturday! 🚗

We hope that people had fun looking at our celebrity banner and determining what they had in common (they all actually had not trust or will done!). 🫢

Also a big shoutout to the staff that were at the event, giving a hand in getting everything set up, picking up coffee and donuts, being able to help answer questions, and making the event as fun as it was.😁

05/21/2026

👥 Many families name a trustee…

But don’t leave enough information behind.

A trustee may need to know:
• where documents are located
• how accounts are organized
• who professionals are
• important family considerations

The smoother the transition, the easier things may be for everyone involved.

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05/20/2026

♿ Many families don’t realize…

Government benefit rules can change over time.

SSI and Medi-Cal rules are periodically updated, including:
• eligibility rules
• asset limits
• reporting requirements

That’s one reason special needs plans should be reviewed from time to time.

A plan that worked years ago may need adjustments to fit current rules and circumstances.

If you have questions, we’re happy to help.

www.jeffreycnickersonlaw.com

05/18/2026

📂 Many families don’t realize…

Creating a trust is not the final step.

A trust still needs:
• assets transferred into it
• beneficiary updates
• reviews after life changes
• coordination with financial accounts

We’ve seen situations where families had a trust… but important assets were never connected to it.

Estate planning works best when the plan and the assets work together.

If it’s been a while, it may be worth a review. 🤝

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Comprehensive Estate Planning Services, Specializing in Tailored Solutions for Special Needs Trusts. Trust our Expertise to Safeguard Your Legacy. Call Today.

05/14/2026

We'll be there as a sponsor this year!

Nickerson Law will have a table if have any questions.

The Nature Education Foundation is a fantastic group and we are excited to be apart of the car show.

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05/08/2026

💭 There’s a difference between hoping things work out…

…and planning for them.

We’ve seen situations where families assumed everything would be handled smoothly. But without clear instructions, it wasn’t.

Planning helps:
• reduce uncertainty
• avoid confusion
• make things easier for loved ones

It’s not about expecting the worst.
It’s about preparing for the future.

If it’s been a while, it may be worth a review.

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05/07/2026

♿ For families with special needs, planning is about more than finances.

It’s about consistency.

Who understands routines?
Who knows preferences?
Who can step in and provide stability?

A thoughtful plan helps ensure that support continues. Even more so during difficult transitions.

That’s one of the most important parts of planning ahead.

If you have questions, we’re happy to help
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